| Survey data | |
|---|---|
| Surveyed by: Chris Harper | Surveyed on: 5th August 2014 |
| Number of trees: 1 | |
| Girth: 4.55m (measured at 1.5m) | |
| Tree form: Maiden | |
| Dead or alive: Alive | |
| Standing/fallen: Upright | |
| Access: Private - not visible from public access (permission required to view) | |
This tree's 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
- Moss, algae
Signs of animal life
- Insect boring
- woodpecker
Additional comments
Not a very healthy looking tree. Most of the main branches are dead or dying back, stripped of bark, and there is a lot of fallen deadwood. There are holes in the main branch and stag’s horns. Plenty of animal poaching from the sheep, horses and cattle in the park, plus nitrification. Some small branches and one main branch remain healthy with leaves. It is 28m 40cm tall.