Nearest town: Betws-y-Coed
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St Winnifred
Diocese: St Asaph
County: Conwy
Country: Wales
Grid ref: SH87666147
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 7-Apr-98
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Conservation Area - Conwy CBC
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 5m-7m, Ancient 7m+
Notes: According to tradition 'a church was established at Gwytherin in the early medieval period' (CPAT). 4 small standing stones, thought to be pre-Christian, are found in the churchyard. Some still believe the remains of St Winifred are buried here. There are 3 significant yews, all female.
Site files:
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
---|---|---|---|---|
486 | Gwytherin | Ancient 7m+ | 794cm at 10cm - view more info | |
485 | Gwytherin | Ancient 7m+ | 769cm at 40cm - view more info | |
487 | Gwytherin | Ancient 5m-7m | 536cm at the ground - view more info |