Capon Oak Tree, Ancient oak tree near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom.
The Capon Oak Tree stands with a split trunk measuring 17 feet in girth, supported by wooden props and concrete reinforcements near the A68 road.
This oak tree, estimated to be 1000 years old, remains as the last surviving specimen of the ancient Jedforest that covered the region centuries ago.
During the annual Jethart Callant's Festival, the Callant receives a ceremonial sprig from the Capon Tree, maintaining a 75-year tradition.
Visitors can find the tree one mile south of Jedburgh along the A68, with limited parking available at the entrance of the track.
The tree's irregular shape prevented its harvesting for shipbuilding, allowing it to survive through centuries of woodland clearing in the region.
Location: Scottish Borders
GPS coordinates: 55.46220,-2.55463
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:11
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