周辺の天然記念物・トップ6

The rugged yew tree is a survivor, having been badly damaged in several recent arson attacks. The yew likely predates the All Saints church built in the 12th century. There is evidence of Roman and Saxon settlement in this area, and so it is likely a wooden church once existed on the present site. Baxter wrote about the yew in his 1992 book 'The Eternal Yew' and called it 'a survivor whatever the circumstances - a typical eternal yew'.

Segsbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort in the Vale of White Horse. You can explore extensive and well-preserved ramparts and gateways in the fort. Historians believe this site was occupied between the sixth and the second centuries BC and was used as a communal centre for many activities.

Neolithic stone circle from around 2900-2600BC - a remarkable site to visit.

Neolithic stone circle from around 2900-2600BC - a remarkable site to visit. You can learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npAxEvruu9M

Jarn's Mound and Wild Garden was constructed by British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans (1851-1941) who is best known for his excavation and reconstruction of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos on Crete. He lived on Boars Hill from 1894 until his death and was passionate about protecting the area and maintaining its beauty for others to enjoy. He constructed an artificial mound which is 15 metres high to bring out the magnificent views over to the city of Oxford in one direction, and the Vale of the White Horse in the other.

The Devil's Quoits is a reconstructed stone circle henge, originally dating from the late Neolithic period, probably around 2900-2600BC. The large site with a 115m diameter earth bank, internal 2m deep ditch and 75m diameter stone circle is likely to have been of great significance and will have been visible from the Ridgeway, Britain's oldest road. The stone circle consisted of 28 conglomerate stones, with one additional stone standing slightly offset to the south. It is a truly remarkable site; transporting you back to a time where people travelled along the Windrush Valley from its headwaters to its confluence with the Thames at Devil's Quoits and further downstream to the Big Rings at Dorchester on the Thames. Many hundreds of people would have gathered within the site, observing from the banks and participating in rituals in the centre.

This beautiful Blossom tree can be found in the middle of Bagley Woods, an excellent stop off on your walk or ride.

Segsbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort in the Vale of White Horse. You can explore extensive and well-preserved ramparts and gateways in the fort. Historians believe this site was occupied between the sixth and the second centuries BC and was used as a communal centre for many activities.