Pedunculate Oak at SJ26463768

Tree number	195
Tree record status	Verified
Verified by	Robert McBride
Verified on	19/04/2013 00:04
Original Recorder
Grid reference	SJ26463768
Date of survey	1 January 1999
Country	Wales
County	Wrecsam - Wrexham
Tree species	Pedunculate Oak
Girth	9m 63cm
Height of girth	1m 50cm
Local/historic name	The Oak at the Gate of the Dead
Public accessibility	Private - visible from public access (permission not required to view)
Tree form	Maiden
Standing or fallen	Standing
Living status	Alive
Location	Roadside Woodland
Veteran status	Ancient tree
Ancient tree site	Chirk Castle
Recording organisation	Tree Register of the British Isles
Tree fungi	Beafsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica)
Tree epiphytes	Moss
Tree condition	Decaying wood in the crown Decaying wood on the ground Holes or water pockets Hollowing branches Hollowing trunk

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The oak at 'THE GATE OF THE DEAD'. This tree is situated at a location called the 'Gate of the Dead'. It is a location where a great battle was fought between the Welsh and English armies. The field opposite this tree has never been ploughed since and is said to contain bodies from the battle. More research to follow after chatting with a local resident. RobMcB.

Posted by Robert McBride on 26 April 2007

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