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Gormanston Castle

Tree ID: 2723

Yews recorded: Notable

Tree girth: No data

Girth height: not measured

Tree sex: unspecified

Date of visit: 25-Aug-09

Source of earliest mention: 2009: Tree Register of Ireland

Notes:

The story tells us that Lord Gormanstown created this sculpted yew walk as a triangular-shaped cloister in the late 17th century to appease his daughter and dissuade her from becoming a nun.

Yew trees at Gormanston Castle:

Tree ID Location Photo Yews recorded Girth
5194 Gormanston Castle Notable No data available - view more info
2723 Gormanston Castle Notable No data available - view more info