Great Dunmow - The Downs (Essex)
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Great Dunmow - The Downs (Essex) |
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 Giant Redwood - April 2009 |
| The Giant Redwood at Green Corner House was built at the same time as the house itself, according to the present owner. A brick in the house says "July 1882", making them both nearly 127 years old in 2009. Apparantly the first owner of the house was called Mackenzie. |
| * * * Update - May 2024 * * * |
 Giant Redwood - May 2024 |
| This Giant Sequoia is still looking majestic on the brow of the hill at 142 years old (in 2024). A mere whippersnapper in Redwood terms! |
| Common Names and Latin Name | Latitude and Longitude | OS National Grid | Elevation (above sea-level) |
Height | Girth | Date Measured | |
| WGS84 | OSGB36 | ||||||
| Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia Sequoiadendron giganteum |
N51.87515 E0.36026 |
N51.87467 W0.36191 |
TL 62572 22252 | 201ft (61.28m) |
22.7m 23.7m |
-- 4.6m |
May 2024 Apr 2009 |
| Girth was measured at 1.5m from ground. | |||||||