Tamme-Lauri oak, Protected ancient oak tree in Urvaste, Estonia.
The Tamme-Lauri oak reaches 17 meters in height and measures 8.3 meters in circumference at 1.3 meters from the ground level.
Dating from 1326, this oak served as a hiding place for resistance fighters during the Soviet occupation before being filled with concrete in 1969.
The oak derives its name from Laurits, a mythological fire spirit in Estonian folklore believed to reside within the tree's branches.
Visitors can find the oak by following the Antsla-Kanepi road for 13 kilometers from Antsla and turning left after the Urvaste bus stop.
The tree's trunk contains 8 tons of reinforced concrete, added during restoration work to preserve its structure after multiple lightning strikes.
Location: Antsla Rural Municipality
Inception: 1326
GPS coordinates: 57.91725,26.57669
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:46
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