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East Woodhay

Nearest town: Newbury

Site type: garden

Access: Private

Church name:

Diocese:

County: Hampshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SU4062261697

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 1-Jul-18

Recorded by: Hugo Egleston

Protection & responsibility: No data

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

Notes: The yew grows in the garden of The Old Rectory, East Woodhay. It can be viewed only when the grounds are open as part of the National Garden Scheme. It is described as a 'classic English country garden of about 2 acres surrounding Regency Gothic former rectory (not open). Tranquil views over parkland, croquet lawn, large walled garden including formal topiary, roses and unusual perennials, Mediterranean pool garden, wildflower meadow and fruit garden'. The yew is not mentioned.