This is second holiday blog of my holiday and dates from the 08 July 2013.
Originally this blog was going to be about the oldest Yew tree in Wales, the one in the churchyard at Llangower, but when I came to do a bit of exploration on the internet I discover that there are several Yews that claim to be the oldest in Wales! So much for the wonders of information boards, however the Llangower Yew is an amazing tree, oldest or not is immaterial I think when it comes to considering a tree. As for is age – unknown, but its definitely been here for many centuries.
The Llangower Yew is growing within a disused churchyard and though the church is now disused and in a state of disrepair, with trees and assorted vegetation growing out of the bell tower, the Yew is growing strong and healthy, and has been for a long time considering the size of its massive girth. I wonder what events in history this tree has seen, but of course the tree will never divulge.
Llangower Chapel – 08 July 2013 (Copyright Carol Jones)
For once it is a tree not confined, as many ancient trees are within a tidy fenced area. Nor is it reduced to just a remnant stick, it is full and spreading as a tree should be. Wow! I’m impressed and I love it! Oldest or not the Llangower Yew has caught my heart, and here’s hoping that it will continue on for many more centuries and see many more phases of history as it passes onwards. Long live the Yew!
The Llangower Yew – 08 July 2013 (Copyright Carol Jones)
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