Bayford - Bayfordbury Campus (Hertfordshire)

Giant Redwoods

The same two Giant Redwoods from a different angle

young Giant Redwood

There are two Giant Redwoods in the grounds near the mansion (now the University of Hertfordshire Bayfordbury campus). Another fine young specimen stands in the field near the Observatory. The Clinton Baker Pinetum is situated nearby, beyond a field and a couple of gates, although visits may only be made with prior appointment. The manor of Bayford was bought in 1757 by William Baker (1705–1770), who built the mansion of Bayfordbury in 1758. Hatfield Polytechnic (later The University of Hertfordshire) acquired the house in 1967 and built the Observatory which is regarded as one of the finest teaching observatories in the country.

Common Names and Latin Name	No.	Latitude and Longitude		OS National Grid	Elevation (above sea-level)	Height	Girth	Date Measured
		WGS84	OSGB36
Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum	1	N51.77807 W0.09344	N51.77759 W0.09185	TL 31626 10541	204ft (62.20m)	31.5m	5.33m	Sep 2009
	2	N51.77779 W0.09263	N51.77731 W0.09104	TL 31682 10511	210ft (64.02m)	3.5m	--	Sep 2009
	3	N51.77833 W0.09310	N51.77785 W0.09151	TL 31648 10570	221ft (67.38m)	25m	--	Sep 2009
Girth was measured at 1.5m from ground.