Brympton d'Evercy

In 2000 I recorded this yew on a slight mound with many roots showing and a variegated holly growing right next to it. The yew had numerous branches from a height of 6′ and these dipped all around, though none quite reached the ground. Foliage seemed sparse and many dead twigs were visible. There was also some brown leaves. At 4′, just beneath the bulge, it measured 11′ 10″ (361cm).
Sixteen years later, when these photos were taken, I was able to report a fine healthy looking tree, covered throughout in rich green foliage. Girth was 11′ 11” (363cm) at 4′, just below the bulge as in 2000, but this did not seem to be an easy place for comparative girth readings in the future. This time it was also measured at 2′, above the roots and missing some of the more obvious bulges. A girth of 11′ 10” (361cm) was recorded. Here is also a thick yew hedge on the western perimeter and a clipped yew on the west side. At the SE perimeter was a yew stump with a girth of about 5’ and just over 100 countable rings.