Major Oak in Sherwood Forest declared dead after 1,000 years
The ancient Major Oak, a landmark associated with the Robin Hood legend, has been declared dead after failing to produce leaves. The tree had stood in Nottinghamshire for over a millennium.
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The Major Oak in Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest has been officially declared dead. The tree, which is a primary landmark of the Robin Hood legend, failed to produce leaves, leading to its status as deceased.
According to The Sun, the tree has stood for more than 1,000 years. It first became known as the Major Oak in 1790 after being featured in a book by Major Hayman Rooke. The publication noted that the tree is considered one of the most famous in the United Kingdom.
The Mirror reports that the tree is estimated to be approximately 1,200 years old. The publication also suggested that the tree may have been impacted by large numbers of visitors who frequent the site, describing the crowds as "loving" visitors who may have smothered the tree.
The tree has been a focal point for tourism and local history in Nottinghamshire for centuries. Its death follows a period of growth spanning over a millennium.