| 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
- Moss green algae
Signs of animal life
- snail trails
Additional comments
This is a beautiful shapely spreading oak tree with even branching. Robin Hood would have liked this one. There are some round holes high up in the trunk for some residents and a rabbit warren around the base with some holes going into the base. There is some fallen deadwood and some heavy deadwood. There are buttresses around the base. There is animal poaching where the sheep, cattle and horses in the park have sought shade and there is nitrification.