Church Path Oak - Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 09.849 W 000° 49.928
30U E 648271 N 5781511
In the depths of Salcey Forest is Church Path Oak, an old tree with historical significance.
Waymark Code: WMEY48
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/21/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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Church Path Oak is an old tree which has died, its wood now home to the insects and creatures. The tree was one of Salcey Forest's 'druid' oaks. It fell in 1995 and was about 400 years old.

The plaque with the tree reads:

'Salcey Forest
Church Path Oak
William Henry
The Sixth Duke of Grafton was
accustomed to Rest under this
tree on His way to and from
Piddington Church.'
Type of Historic Marker: Metal Plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Forestry Commission

Age/Event Date: 01/01/1995

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