Wellingtonia, Holker Hall Garden, Cumbria
N 54° 11.353 W 002° 58.943
30U E 501149 N 6004574
This specimen of a Wellingtonia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is in the formal garden of Holker Hall. Collect a free map with entry fee to garden. Free parking. Other Redwoods in the park, Nearest Waymarks. The tree is not leaning, photo stitched.
Waymark Code: WM9Q2T
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2010
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The formal gardens have been laid out by the generations over the years. The family plan over centuries, planting oaks to repair their house. The collection of non-native trees, of which this is one, were planted under the direction of Lord George Cavendish in early 19th Century.
There is an entrance fee for the gardens. Follow signs for Holker Hall.
Free parking and facilities, with Courtyard cafe and gift shop with plants for sale.
The tree is not leaning. The photo is stitched together.
Holker Hall & Gardens,
Cark-in-Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria
LA11 7PL
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