The Jubilee Tree planted on the Green in Chitterne to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887 has lost another massive branch.
The Jubilee Tree with the almost detached branch
Last year one branch came down on the Green. The tree was later examined and declared safe. This time an even larger branch has fallen near Bow House, flattening a portion of the garden hedge.
The scar left by last year’s fallen branch can be seen in the top left of the photo
The tree belongs to the parish and is the responsibility of the Parish Council. The council have consulted a tree surgeon and we may lose the tree. If we do, an iconic view of the centre of Chitterne will change forever. Below are a selection of photographs of the tree from the past.
The tree is on the left of this photo of the old village school early 1900sTroops shelter under the tree in the second world warThe Jubilee Tree on the Green in full leaf in July 2007
I am an amateur historian interested in the history of the village where I have lived for over 40 years. I started by researching the history of my house, that led on to the history of the village on the web, and eventually to a book.
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