The ancient yew tree in St Martin's... © Marathon

NY4318 : The ancient yew tree in St Martin's Churchyard, Martindale

taken 4 years ago, near to Martindale, Cumbria, Great Britain

The ancient yew tree in St Martin's Churchyard, Martindale

The yew tree is estimated to be 1300 years old. Documents in the church state the men of Martindale, who were famous as bowmen used the tree and others in the district to replenish their arms. See also Link for another photograph of the churchyard and Link for more about the church. A close up of the tomb under the tree can be seen at Link

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Grid Square: NY4318, 80 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Marathon (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Friday, 24 August, 2018 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 8 September, 2018
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms Burial ground, Crematorium
Subject Location: OSGB36: NY 4344 1841 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:33.4651N 2:52.5654W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NY 4342 1841
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)