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La Haye-de-Routot, France

La Haye-de-Routot’s Tree Chapels

Two ancient yew trees with a chapel and an altar built inside their hollow trunks.
A gnarly yes tree
Defynnog, Wales

Defynnog Yew

Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.
The Wilmington “Madonna” and Ancient Yew
Wilmington, England

The Wilmington 'Madonna'

This church is home to a 1,600-year-old tree, but also a mysterious carved figure who may have been a pagan idol.
Cirencester, England

World's Tallest Yew Hedge

Trimmings from the record-setting tree line that surrounds Cirencester Park have been used to manufacture chemotherapy drugs.
The split trunk of the very, very old yew.
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Souvenir Seekers Are Dismembering Britain's Oldest Tree

After thousands of years, the Fortingall Yew may not have much longer.
Sabrina Imbler June 19, 2019
Bermiego, Spain

Bermiego Yew

One of Europe's oldest yew trees has lived more than 2,000 years.
Abergele, Wales

Llangernyw Yew

One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
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Fleeting Wonders: A 2,000-Year-Old Tree Swaps Sexes

Jess Zimmerman November 4, 2015
Fortingall, Scotland

The Fortingall Yew

Possibly the oldest living thing in Europe, more likely a pagan survivor.
Windsor, England

Ankerwycke Yew

One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.