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Bishopstoke

Nearest town: Southampton

Site type: former religious site

Access: Public

Church name: St Mary

Diocese: Winchester

County: Hampshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SU46501930

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 1-May-03

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: conservation Area-Eastleigh Borough Council

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

Notes: The church has been demolished, but the base for the tower of the old church still stands as do many gravestones and a tomb or two. The yew grows by the side of a busy road, its enclosed space a magnet for litter.

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Yew trees at Bishopstoke:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
1677 Bishopstoke Ancient 5m-7m 516cm at 30cm - view more info