Brackley - Brackley Park (Northamptonshire)

This idyllic little bit of England boasts three Giant Redwoods. Two were planted in Victorian times but one is a far more recent addition to this little park. At first sight, it could easily be mistaken for some other variety of tree because its shape is so untypical of a very young Wellingtonia. One would normally expect an uncrowded tree like this to have branches all the way to the ground, forming a continuing conical shape. On closer inspection, however, it is obvious that those who look after this park have cut away all the lower branches. Strange as it may seem, it looks as though the other two trees have benefitted from the attention of children; perhaps they were the ones that pulled away the dreaded ivy that afflicts so many less fortunate Giant Redwood trees. Brackley Park can be found along side the High Street. A nice spot for a picnic on a warm summer day.

Common Names and Latin Name	No.	Latitude and Longitude		OS National Grid	Elevation (above sea-level)	Height	Girth	Date Measured
		WGS84	OSGB36
Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia Sequoiadendron giganteum	1	N52.03002 W1.14559	N52.02959 W1.14408	SP 58714 37190	432ft (130m)	23.5m	4.25m	April 2006
	2	N52.02996 W1.14522	N52.02953 W1.14371	SP 58740 37183	432ft (130m)	25m	4.6m	April 2006
	3	N52.03030 W1.14537	N52.02987 W1.14386	SP 58729 37221	437ft (130m)	7m	1.34m	April 2006
Girth was measured at 1.5 metres from ground