Queen Elizabeth Oak, Ancient oak tree in Cowdray Park, England
The Queen Elizabeth Oak, a sessile oak species, measures 12.60 meters in girth and stands within the South Downs National Park grounds.
Dating back to the 11th or 12th century, this oak gained recognition when Queen Elizabeth I visited the location during her hunting expedition in 1591.
The Tree Council designated this specimen as one of the fifty Great British Trees in 2002, marking its status in national heritage.
Visitors can discover the oak through walking trails in Cowdray Park, with nearby dining options available at the Hollist Arms in Lodsworth.
This oak holds the position of second thickest tree of its kind in Europe, with estimates suggesting an age between 600 to 1000 years.
Location: Lodsworth
Part of: Cowdray Park
GPS coordinates: 50.99611,-0.70065
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:15
Cowdray House
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Cowdray Park
1.5 km
Easebourne Priory
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The Parish Church of St Mary
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The Parish Church of St Peter
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Bridge On Former Rother Navigation (At Su88942135)
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The Great House
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Lod's Bridge
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Ambersham Bridge
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Upper Vining
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Ewers
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Budgenor Lodge
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Woodmancote
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Granary Adjoining The Ruins Of Cowdray House On The South West
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The Harrow
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The Refectory
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The Former Stables Of Old Cowdray House
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Cowdray: a fortified medieval house and part of its landscaped grounds
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Midhurst Castle
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Gates Of Cowdray House
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Costers Farmhouse
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Little Todham's Farmhouse
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Barn At Little Todman Stables
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The Round Tower Or Water Tower Of Cowdray House To The North West Of The Ruins
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The Forecourt Railing Of The Great House To The East Of The House
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Granary At Highstanding Barn To The East Of The Former Barn
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Court Green
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Milestone, Easebourne Lane
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