2012
SO6975 : The decaying Mawley Oak near Cleobury Mortimer
taken 11 years ago, near to Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England
The decaying Mawley Oak near Cleobury Mortimer
This old oak tree was a notable landmark here for centuries until its collapse in 2001. It was of massive girth and possibly 300 years old - its massive girth due to a favourable position rather than ancient age. But its location may have sped up its demise. Rather than slowly laying down growth rings its accelerated growth and wide growth rings weakened it. It now lies here decaying slowly and no doubt supporting a veritable city of invertebrates, bugs, beetles, larvae etc etc.
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