Wood and Stone by Bernard Davis

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11-MAR-2010

Wood and Stone

This Yew in the courtyard (named Conduit Court) of Skipton Castle was planted in 1659 by Lady Anne Clifford, after the end of the Civil War, when the castle was restored. At its thickest the Yew has a circumference of 9 feet.

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Doug Cruden		15-Mar-2010 18:15
That's one old tree all right!! Good mix of material for the Challenge Bernard, I like your thinking...

Marielou Dhumez		14-Mar-2010 19:51
Superb place I would like to visit ! Excellent picture !

Mieke WA Minkjan		13-Mar-2010 07:11
excellent!

borisalex		12-Mar-2010 17:49
What an excellent composition! V.

Yvonne		12-Mar-2010 11:03
Lovely to see the old tree still alive and casting a shade!

Bill Reed		12-Mar-2010 06:01
Beautiful place, well captured. Great image

carol j. phipps		11-Mar-2010 23:59
This is such a lovely picture; love the tones.

Jola Dziubinska		11-Mar-2010 23:56
Beautiful place and mood.

Guest		11-Mar-2010 21:22
Beautiful place and tree Bernard, great textures on your capture!!

Stephanie		11-Mar-2010 20:28
It always amazes me to see such an old tree! If only it could talk ~ bet it could tell us some fascinating stories! :-)

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