This oak tree was touched by J.R.R. Tolkien and more importantly, the tree touched J.R.R. Tolkien.
Some say it may have inspired the Ents in The Lord of the Rings

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Location: Little Mitton, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tolkien Oak Tree – River Hodder

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