Ankerwycke Yew, Ancient yew tree in Wraysbury, England.
The Ankerwycke Yew measures 33 feet in circumference and spreads its branches to form an extensive natural canopy near the River Thames.
The tree, estimated to be over 2,500 years old, stood witness to the sealing of the Magna Carta by King John and his barons in 1215.
This male yew tree represents endurance in British heritage, standing near the ruins of St Mary's Priory, a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery.
Visitors can reach the tree through marked paths in Ankerwycke Meadow, which is maintained by the National Trust organization.
The Tree Council designated this specimen as one of the fifty Great British Trees in 2002, recognizing its exceptional age and historical connections.
Location: Wraysbury
Part of: 70 Ancient Trees and 70 Ancient Woodlands
GPS coordinates: 51.44466,-0.55653
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:19
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