Royal Oak Tree - Parkhill, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 09.743 W 081° 41.183
17T E 444201 N 4779075
Beautiful wooden sculpture in Coronation Park
Waymark Code: WM1CAZH
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/15/2025
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This wooden sculpture titled 'Royal Oak Tree' is located in Parkhill, Ontario at Coronation Park. The tree was carved by Robbin Wenzoski in 2011 from a tree that was planted in honour of King George's coronation in 1937.
The piece has a ton of beautiful imagery with acorns, roses, and the date of Prince William and Catharine's wedding.
The tree depicts
PLAQUE TEXT:
"Royal Oak Tree
The acorn was sent here from the royal family in England, planted in honour of King George’s coronation 1937
Carved by Robbin Wenzoski 2011
Comissioned by Parkhill Area Horticultural Society
Symbolic Elements
Acorns and oak leaves representative of the Royal House
Roses: Symbol of the Royal Family
Emblem of the Parkhill Horticultural Society
Prince William and Catherine’s initials married in 2011
The British and Canadian Flags
Children’s story of Rapunzel in the castle turret"
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Artist's Name: Robbin Wenzoski
Approximate size/height: 10 ft
Type of wood: Oak
Other type: Not listed
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