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Avondale - Rathdrum

Nearest town: Dublin

Site type: estate

Access: Public

Church name:

Diocese:

County: Co. Wicklow

Country: Ireland

Grid ref: not known

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 28-Aug-09

Recorded by: Tree Register of Ireland

Protection & responsibility: Owner

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

Notes: The Georgian House was built in 1777. In 1891 the estate was sold and most of the trees were felled. The woodlands were renewed in 1904. Today the 500 acre forest park is open all the year round, with tree trails and walks ranging from one to five hours. The tree recorded here is said to have been planted after the 18th century service tunnel was built.