133. White’s Yew
One of England’s very oldest trees is relatively unknown, but has impeccable historic links.
The great naturalist Gilbert White, known for the landmark publication The Natural History of Selborne of 1789, was curate at Farringdon for many years. He writes about the ancient yew at Selborne church, and the yew at Farringdon gets a mention too. The Selborne tree is no more, but the Farringdon one is a natural wonder. Split into several fragments, it is one of the very oldest in England.
Species details
Yew
Taxus baccata
Where to find it
All Saints, Church Road, Upper Farringdon GU34 3EG
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