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This ancient oak tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Europe. Standing tall at 45 feet high, its gnarled branches stretch out in all directions, creating a canopy that provides shade and shelter. The trunk is massive, with a girth of over 30 feet, and is twisted and grooved with age. The tree's bark is rough and weathered, with deep fissures and scars that tell the story of centuries of exposure to the elements. Despite its age, the tree remains surprisingly vigorous, with new growth sprouting from its ancient limbs.
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Was a brilliant afternoon out fed the ducks and geese had a walk right round visited the allerton oak the oldest tree in Liverpool was wicked !
The huge Allerton Oak is a well known local landmark within Calderstones Park. There are numerous claims made for it including: it is a thousand years old; it was the site of a Medieval Hundred Court; it was split by an explosion out on the Mersey; it was used as a symbolic message of hope during the Second World War. As they age and get larger they are in danger of being blown down in strong winds. To counter this, many trees species will 'hollow out'. This means they rot on the inside to form a strong, tubular trunk, that can better withstand battering from gales. Hollowing is not a problem for the tree, as the living part is always in the outer layers, just below the bark. The inside wood of a tree the 'heart wood' is always inert, effectively dead. But losing the heartwood means that it is hard to date there are no rings to count inside a hollow tree. It is certainly old, but perhaps not large enough yet to have grown for a thousand year.
Really interesting to see this tree. I enjoyed the walk around Calderstones park where this is situated, but it's definitely a must see part of the park. Hidden away but really worth it
Lovely park. Nice walk. Lots of area with activities for children. Storyboard, book shop. Attended a free event at the mansion House. Then a nice walk to see the Allerton oak
Amazing how old this tree is ,with its history great to see .
Lovely park. Great for families. Park for the children, although it could do with updating. Nice walled garden with beautiful plants. Nice lake with numerous bird types. Loads of space for walking the dog. Great cafe and seating area and an ice cream bar, too.
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Was a brilliant afternoon out fed the ducks and geese had a walk right round visited the allerton oak the oldest tree in Liverpool was wicked !
The huge Allerton Oak is a well known local landmark within Calderstones Park. There are numerous claims made for it including: it is a thousand years old; it was the site of a Medieval Hundred Court; it was split by an explosion out on the Mersey; it was used as a symbolic message of hope during the Second World War. As they age and get larger they are in danger of being blown down in strong winds. To counter this, many trees species will 'hollow out'. This means they rot on the inside to form a strong, tubular trunk, that can better withstand battering from gales. Hollowing is not a problem for the tree, as the living part is always in the outer layers, just below the bark. The inside wood of a tree the 'heart wood' is always inert, effectively dead. But losing the heartwood means that it is hard to date there are no rings to count inside a hollow tree. It is certainly old, but perhaps not large enough yet to have grown for a thousand year.
Really interesting to see this tree. I enjoyed the walk around Calderstones park where this is situated, but it's definitely a must see part of the park. Hidden away but really worth it
Lovely park. Nice walk. Lots of area with activities for children. Storyboard, book shop. Attended a free event at the mansion House. Then a nice walk to see the Allerton oak
Amazing how old this tree is ,with its history great to see .
Lovely park. Great for families. Park for the children, although it could do with updating. Nice walled garden with beautiful plants. Nice lake with numerous bird types. Loads of space for walking the dog. Great cafe and seating area and an ice cream bar, too.