A cedar tree in the gardens of the Rectory

Date:
1915
Location:
Rectory, Childrey, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire
Reference:
HT12122
Type:
Photograph (Inkjet Print)
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Description

This tree is thought to be the oldest cedar of Lebanon in the country. It was brought to England as a seed by Dr Edward Pococke in the 1630s, and planted on the rectory lawn in 1646.

Archival History

Negative bought from Mr Ault

Content

This is part of the Series: HWT01/01 Glass Plate Negatives And Inkjet Prints; within the Collection: HWT01 Henry W Taunt Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Ault, Frederick