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    How old are Yew?

    This Yew tree is old. Very old. It seems that no-one really knows exactly how old but it could date from anywhere between the 12th & 16th centuries. It stands in the grounds of Waverley Abbey, has a girth of approximately 21 feet and also a rather wonderful root system.


    Yew Tree, Waverley Abbey by Chris Trollen, on Flickr


    Yew Tree roots, Waverley Abbey by Chris Trollen, on Flickr
    Chris
    80D - 10-18 IS STM - 15-85 IS USM - 55-250 IS STM - 50 f/1.8 STM - 100-400L IS II USM - 100 f/2.8L Macro - 1.4x III

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    nice work Chris - both fine shots
    :- Ian

    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

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      #3
      Re: How old are Yew?

      Good images Chris - and what a tree!
      John Liddle

      Backwell, North Somerset - "Where the cider apples grow"

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        #4
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        Thanks for looking, chaps. It's certainly impressive!
        Chris
        80D - 10-18 IS STM - 15-85 IS USM - 55-250 IS STM - 50 f/1.8 STM - 100-400L IS II USM - 100 f/2.8L Macro - 1.4x III

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          #5
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          Interesting Post, love the roots on it

          Paul

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            #6
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            Well done Chris

            Tom

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              #7
              Re: How old are Yew?

              Thanks for looking, Paul & Tom.
              Chris
              80D - 10-18 IS STM - 15-85 IS USM - 55-250 IS STM - 50 f/1.8 STM - 100-400L IS II USM - 100 f/2.8L Macro - 1.4x III

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                #8
                Re: How old are Yew?

                Very nice indeed! Some great texture in those roots

                Cheers,
                John

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                  #9
                  Re: How old are Yew?

                  Thanks John.
                  Chris
                  80D - 10-18 IS STM - 15-85 IS USM - 55-250 IS STM - 50 f/1.8 STM - 100-400L IS II USM - 100 f/2.8L Macro - 1.4x III

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                    #10
                    Re: How old are Yew?

                    nice shots Chris - particularly like the roots shot

                    stan
                    Stan - LRPS, CPAGB, BPE2*

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                      #11
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                      Cheers Stan. Everyone's comments are much appreciated!
                      Chris
                      80D - 10-18 IS STM - 15-85 IS USM - 55-250 IS STM - 50 f/1.8 STM - 100-400L IS II USM - 100 f/2.8L Macro - 1.4x III

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