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Avening

Nearest town: Stroud

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: Holy Cross

Diocese: Gloucester

County: Gloucestershire

Country: England

Grid ref: ST87909800

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 16-Mar-12

Recorded by: Lin Carter

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m, Notable

Notes: Holy Cross church, which stands on a north facing slope, has Saxon origins. A 'new' church was consecrated around 1080 and its historic features are well preserved.There are a large number of yews in this churchyard, of which two are recorded here. One grows north of the church, the second is on the south side.

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Yew trees at Avening:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
3882 Avening Images Currently Unavailable Ancient 4m-5m 465cm at 5cm - view more info
3883 Avening Notable 368cm - view more info