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Bishops Cannings

Tree ID: 6366

Yews recorded: Notable

Tree girth: 394cm

Girth height: at 30cm

Tree sex: Male

Date of visit: 23/9/2009

Source of earliest mention: Peter Norton

Notes:

Three yews are found within this churchyard.
1) The largest, seen here, is male growing midway along the east perimeter. A large branch is at the stage of advanced decay. Churchyard debris, including soil, plastic bags and flowerpots, had been scattered around the tree. Girth was 12’ 11” (394cm) at 1’, 12’ 8” (386cm) at 2’ and 13’ (396cm) at 3’.
2) Female, growing near to the northwest entrance. Four branches emerge from a central trunk with a girth of 8’ 2” (249cm) at 1’. A headstone is embedded in the trunk.
3) A young female growing midway along the north perimeter.

Yew trees at Bishops Cannings:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
6366 Bishops Cannings Notable 394cm at 30cm - view more info