| Survey data | |
|---|---|
| Surveyed by: Chris Harper | Surveyed on: 5th August 2014 |
| Number of trees: 8 | |
| Tree form: Maiden | |
| Dead or alive: Alive | |
| Standing/fallen: Upright | |
| Access: Private - not visible from public access (permission required to view) | |
These trees' story
Fredville Park at Nonington is approx 100 hectares of parkland and woodland featuring a multitude of ancient trees that include ‘Majesty Oak’, one of the largest maiden oak trees in the UK. The oak tree is known to have been flourishing since 1554 when it was recorded as ‘King Fredville Oak’ but is now known as Majesty Oak. The original farmhouse was enlarged into a large house in 1750 by the Plumptre family and this house was accidentally destroyed in 1945 by the military who were billeted there during the War. A replacement house was built nearby. The park and woodlands remain private and access is by permission only apart from the prow which cross the property.
Growing on the tree
- Lichen
- Fungi
- Moss
Signs of animal life
- Insect boring
- snails
Additional comments
Tall, straight handsome tree with some fallen deadwood and some heavy deadwood. It shows signs of possible storm damage – the top branch is dead and bare, perhaps hit by lightning.There is an open gash in the bark from top to bottom of the tree, long healed. It has buttresses on the NW side, poaching from the animals in the parkland (sheep, horses and cattle) sheltering under it. Some rabbit holes. Nitrification. Possibly a heart carved into the trunk long ago and now only just discernible. Some holes in the bark from either woodpeckers or insects.The tree is 28m 90cm in height.