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The Meavy Oak

West Devon, Devon

Recorded by: Not specified

  • Heritage Tree

  • Trees of National Special Interest (TNSI)

  • Tree of the Year – Shortlisted

    England, 2017

About the tree

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Species:
Pedunculate oakQuercus robur
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
6.12m at a height of 1.50m History
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
Devon
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SX5405367188
Public accessibility:
Public - open access
Surroundings:
Roadside, Village green

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  • Contrary to what I said about the name of the oak on my last comment, the tree is named "The Meavy Oak" (see Wikipedia!) and is sometimes called The Meavy Royal Oak.

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The Meavy Oak

West Devon, Devon

Recorded by: Not specified

About the tree

Species:
Pedunculate oak
Form:
Maiden
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
6.12m at a height of 1.50m History
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing branches, Decaying wood in the crown <50%, Hollow trunk - with opening
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
157634
Local or historic name:
The Meavy Oak

Location of tree

County:
Devon
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SX5405367188
Public accessibility:
Public - open access
Surroundings:
Roadside, Village green
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Lichen, Moss, Ivy
Fungi:
Evidence of
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Not specified
Recording organisation:
--
Last visited:
03/04/2024
First recorded:
08/11/2009