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
Yew Tree, Waverley Abbey by Chris Trollen, on Flickr
Yew Tree roots, Waverley Abbey by Chris Trollen, on Flickr
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