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Allestree

Nearest town: Derby

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Edmund

Diocese: Derby

County: Derbyshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SK34773970

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 8-Aug-99

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 5m-7m

Notes: A Saxon dedication suggests a 10th century chapel originally on this site. The yew, which grows S of the present church, is considered important enough to be included as part of the church logo.

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Yew trees at Allestree:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
247 Allestree Ancient 5m-7m 549cm at 90cm - view more info