10 Oldest Trees in the World
4. Llangernyw Yew
Age: estimated to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years
Species: Common Yew (Taxus baccata)
Location: Conwy, Wales
Still Alive: Yes
Llangernyw Yewphoto source: geograph.org.uk
The Llangernyw Yew‘s age is estimated to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years old. Dating yew trees is often difficult as the core has been lost, with several large offshoots growing out of the tree’s central area.
The yew is located in the churchyard of St. Digain’s Church in the Llangernyw village and the church has a certificate signed by David Bellamy, English botanist, author, broadcaster, and environmental campaigner, saying the tree is 4,000 – 5,000 years old based on thousands of years of written records.
This ancient tree holds a special place in Welsh mythology as it is associated with the spirit Angelystor (the “Recording Angel”) who comes every Halloween to foretell which of the parishioners will die the following year.
Age: estimated to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years
Species: Common Yew (Taxus baccata)
Location: Conwy, Wales
Still Alive: Yes
Llangernyw Yewphoto source: geograph.org.uk
The Llangernyw Yew‘s age is estimated to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years old. Dating yew trees is often difficult as the core has been lost, with several large offshoots growing out of the tree’s central area.
The yew is located in the churchyard of St. Digain’s Church in the Llangernyw village and the church has a certificate signed by David Bellamy, English botanist, author, broadcaster, and environmental campaigner, saying the tree is 4,000 – 5,000 years old based on thousands of years of written records.
This ancient tree holds a special place in Welsh mythology as it is associated with the spirit Angelystor (the “Recording Angel”) who comes every Halloween to foretell which of the parishioners will die the following year.
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12 February 2023
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