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Helmdon

Nearest town: Banbury

Site type: churchyard

Access: Public

Church name: St Mary Magdalene

Diocese: Peterborough

County: Northamptonshire

Country: England

Grid ref: SP59034319

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 20-Feb-99

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 7m+

Notes: The site dates back to Saxon times. The yew grows at the east end of the church and in this early painting is described as 'The Oldest Yew in England'.

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