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Astley Castle

Tree ID: 3093

Yews recorded: Ancient 4m-5m

Tree girth: 481cm

Girth height: at 30cm

Tree sex: male

Date of visit: 10-Sep-09

Source of earliest mention: 1951: History of the County of Warwick

Notes:

One large yew grows here at the edge of a steep slope down to the water. It is seen in the 1st photo. Girth was 15′ 9” (481cm) at 1′, and 5′ where the land drops away. Other photos show younger yews.

Yew trees at Astley Castle:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
3093 Astley Castle Ancient 4m-5m 481cm at 30cm - view more info