Tree ID: 5240
Yews recorded: Notable
Tree girth: No data
Girth height: not measured
Tree sex: unspecified
Date of visit: No data
Source of earliest mention: 1686: Natural History of Staffordshire
Notes:The sacred Druids Grove around the well is made up of yew trees and is classed by many as one of the best examples of an ancient sacred grove in the country. This is a very sacred and quiet sanctuary, but unfortunately has not been kept well. It is now very dilapidated and in need of care.
http://www.biddulphmuseum.com. What is not known is who planted the yews or how old they are. Although the site is mentioned in the Natural History of Staffordshire as early as 1686, the yews are clearly more recent.
Tree ID | Location | Photo | Yews recorded | Girth |
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5240 | Gawtons Well - Knypersley | Notable | No data available - view more info |