Major Oak
tree in Sherwood Forest
The Major Oak is the main Tree in Sherwood Forest. Legend said Robin Hood lived near here.
It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a waistline of 33 feet (10m), and is about 800–1000 years old.[1] Because of its age, the tree is held up by props.
In June 2002, the Tree Council decided that The Major Oak was one of fifty "Great British Trees" in because of its place in the national heritage.
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53°12′16.70″N 1°4′20.80″W / 53.2046389°N 1.0724444°W
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