Queen Elizabeth's Oak, Greenwich Park, Ancient oak tree in Greenwich Park, United Kingdom.
The oak tree had a massive hollow trunk measuring twenty feet in circumference, with an internal cavity diameter of six feet.
Dating from the 12th century, this oak tree stood in the grounds of the Palace of Placentia, where Henry VIII and his daughters Mary and Elizabeth were born.
The hollow trunk of this oak tree served as a temporary prison for individuals who broke the rules within Greenwich Park during the 17th century.
A metal railing fence now protects both the fallen original tree and its replacement, planted in 1992 to mark Elizabeth II's Ruby Jubilee.
After its death in the 19th century, the tree remained standing for over 100 years supported by ivy growth until falling during a storm in 1991.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
GPS coordinates: 51.47808,0.00181
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:33
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