Nearest town: Bishop's Stortford
Site type: churchyard
Access: Public
Church name: St James the Great
Diocese: St Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Country: England
Grid ref: TL476189
Lost yew site: No
Date visited: 26-Feb-99
Recorded by: Tim Hills
Protection & responsibility: Parochial Church Council
Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 5m-7m
Notes: The oldest part of the church is Norman. The yew was nearly destroyed by fire in 1991, thought to have been caused by children 'igniting the dry tinder inside its trunk'. It grows SW of the church. A group of younger yews growing nearby are thought to be regrowth from an old stump.
Site files:
| Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 787 | Thorley |  |
Ancient 5m-7m | 632cm at 120cm - view more info |
