Wyndham's Oak

Wyndham's Oak is a large oak tree standing in a meadow near St Nicholas Church with a trunk circumference of approximately 38 feet (12 meters). The tree grows on private farmland accessible from the churchyard.

This oak is approximately 1000 years old and once marked a boundary between medieval forests during the region's hunting seasons. Its location gave it importance in how people divided and understood their land.

The tree carries the name of Sir Hugh Wyndham, a judge whose legal work beneath it gave the old oak its historical prominence in local memory.

The oak grows on private farmland, so visitors should use the established path from the churchyard and explore respectfully. Daytime visits on dry days work best, as the meadow becomes soft and muddy after rain.

The wood's trunk ranks among the thickest in England and shows dense growth rings spanning a thousand years. Its massive girth makes it a rare example of how one tree can dominate a landscape across multiple human generations.

Location: Dorset

GPS coordinates: 51.06315,-2.30938

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41