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Veteran Yew Tree- 650 years old
Veteran Yew Tree
Local historian, John Chandler,
refers to 'tree yards' having churches built in them
when pagans were being encouraged to embrace Christianity.
However, this was not the case with this tree in
Winterbourne Dauntsey.

It is a male tree and has been cared
for in recent years by Winterbourne Parish Council.
Occasional tree surgery has been performed by
Mr Trevor Witt of Tilshead, Wilts, to maintain its shape
and good health. The tree is in a Conservation area
and it is therefore protected without the need for a
tree preservation order. Furthermore, local residents
would fight to protect this lovely old tree if it
were ever in danger. Girth of Tree (ft) Age in Years Age in Years