Over 2000 years old at Ulcombe, Kent UK - Exceptional Trees on Waymarking.com

All Saints Church at Ulcombe in the heart of the Kent countryside is located just north of the village itself. In the church grounds there are three significant Yew trees that are said to range from 1000 to 3000 years of age, depending on which website you research.

The tree in the photograph is one that has a stone plaque next to the tree. The plaque reads "This ancient Yew tree is said to have stood here since before the birth of Christ".

This is a very impressive tree with and estimated diameter of about 8 feet, making it about 50 foot around the tree. The tree itself which is in very good condition for its age is about 50 feet tall.

The church is just off Ulcombe Hill and the church has a large car park, so there are no problems with parking. From the car park, cross the track and go up the enclosed path into the church grounds. There are two old Yews on your right, but this waymark is the large Yew to the left, next to the corner of the church. There are no access problems, as the church grounds are always open. If you are walking along the Greensand Way (a long distance footpath), this path passes the church and the church car park.

Genus/Species: Yew Height: 50 Girth: 50 Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching Location type: Other public property Age: 2100 Historical significance: This tree is in a churchyard, and the tree is said to have been in existence since before the birth of Christ. Walk time: 3 Planter: Not listed Website reference: Not listed Parking coordinates: Not Listed Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/23/2015 Handy Andy visited it