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The Lightning Tree

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Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Tom

January 30, 2019

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Personally i love this tree, its one of many in the park that have been damaged by lightning over the centuries, but this one in particular has always stood out every time i visit.

Jonnone

December 31, 2022

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This is a pollarded tree, like many in the park.

Cragsman Daz

July 29, 2024

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Never saw this tree ..but saw plenty of trees on this hike

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