| 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
- woodpecker
Additional comments
This is a tall narrow oak, some fallen deadwood and some heavy deadwood. The lowest branch has been sawn off at 1m. There are buttresses at the base with a hollow in the trunk behind four of the buttresses at ground level. There is poaching from the sheep, cattle and horses in the park, with nitrification. There are some rabbit holes. It is 25m 10cm tall.