The Capon Tree, Hundalee, Jedburgh

Species: Oak (Quercurs petraea)
Height: 17 m
Diameter: 295 cm
Age: 400 years
Grid Ref: NT 650 188
Info:
The Capon Tree is one of the last oak trees remaining from the once extensive Jed Forest. It is said that the Capuchin Order of monks used the tree as a shelter on their way to Jedburgh Abbey, this being where its name Capon originated from. Now very old, the oaks trunk has split in two and the branches are propped up with wooden struts.

Access:

You can visit the Capon Tree and King o the Wood from Jedburgh. There is a large car park at the south side of the town, on the right hand side if you are approaching from the north. From here walk south on the pavement along the A68. About 1.5 km along (just after the white bridge) the Capon Tree is on the right hand side. King o the Wood is in the woodland opposite the Capon Tree. Enter the field on the other side of the A68 over the style, cross the field and walk up the track on the other side. King o the Wood is at the top of the track.




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Edited by Majoska (03/14/06 06:35 PM)