Blarney Castle

The landscaped Rock Close, found in the castle grounds, is thought to have been built around an ancient druidic settlement. Some of the yews here have been recorded with girths of above 4m. John McCarthy, woodturner was recently given a section of trunk from a yew ‘cut down 40 years ago in the grounds of Blarney Castle. It was recently uncovered by the forestry manager when staff were clearing an overgrown area. The tree is over 3-1/2 feet in diameter at the base and is probably 400 to 500 years old. Imagine the sights it has witnessed!’ http://www.woodezine.com/06_2004/0604_turner.html
Girth of the largest yew at 446cm (14′ 8”) recorded between 2000 and 2005 by Aubrey Fennell.