Nearest town: Newport
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St Michael and All Saints
Diocese: Monmouth
County: Monmouthshire
Country: Wales
Grid ref: ST22818807
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 31-May-99
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Church in Wales
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m, Ancient 5m-7m, Notable
Notes: A 12th century church, although it is believed to have its origins in the 7th century. On the plan are the five yews that grow in this churchyard. Tree 1 is ancient (5/7m), tree 2 is ancient (4/5m), and the yew closest to the churchyard's south entrance is also shown in the tree notes.
Site files:
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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577 | Lower Machen | Ancient 5m-7m | 625cm at the ground - view more info | |
576 | Lower Machen | Ancient 4m-5m | 417cm at 30cm - view more info | |
5262 | Lower Machen | Notable | 285cm at 30cm - view more info |