Monument record MDR3873 - The Darley Yew, St Helen's Churchyard, Darley Dale
Type and Period (1)
- NAMED TREE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
[Area SK 267 629] The Darley yew in the churchyard at Darley Dale is considered by Cox to be the finest in the Kingdom. There are two, possibly three, yews in England with slightly larger girth measurement but they are not in such good condition. It suffered in the late 19th century, losing three considerable branches, including the well-known antler-like summit, seventeen feet of which were twisted off by a tremendous blast of wind in December 1894. (1)
Darley Yew - 900 years old. (2) Situated at SK 2668 6296. G.P. AO 66/5/5. (3)
An ancient yew tree standing prominently in front of the church, estimated to be some 50 feet high, with a girth of 35 feet. It is deteriorating due to age and storm damage. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR7682 Article in serial: Cox, J. 1905. 'The Church of St Helen's, Darley Dale', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 27, pp 11-40, illustr.. p. 38.
- <2> SDR319 Bibliographic reference: McWhirter, N & R. 1965. Guinness Book of Records. p. 40.
- <3> SDR6240 Personal Observation: F1 FDC 13-JUN-66.
- <4> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. 20.1, with photos.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 267 630 (100m by 100m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DARLEY DALE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1063
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2016 2:44PM