Major Oak
Coordinates: 53°12′16.70″N 1°4′20.80″W / 53.2046389°N 1.0724444°W Major Oak was a very large and old oak tree in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The tree was famous because of the story of Robin Hood. It was one of the best known trees in England.[1]
 The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest | |
| Name | Major Oak |
|---|---|
| Location | Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Species | English oak (Quercus robur) |
| Estimated age | 800–1,000 years (approx.) |
| Girth | about 10–11 m |
| Height | around 20 m |
| Protection | Part of Sherwood Forest Country Park |
Age and size
People estimated the Major Oak was many hundreds of years old. The tree had a very wide trunk. In the past, wooden supports were added to help hold its heavy branches.[2]
Protection
The Major Oak wad protected. The tree wad inside a fenced area to keep visitors from walking too near its roots. The National Trust cared for the tree with help from other organisations.[3]
Visitor information
Visitors came from many countries to see the Major Oak. There are paths, signs and a visitor centre in Sherwood Forest with information about the tree and local history.[4]
Death
Major Oak was reported to have died in June 2026 from stress caused by dry and extremely hot summers.[5]
See also
Major Oak Media
The Major Oak (1844), by Henry Dawson, Nottingham Museums
Illustration in The Illustrated Guide to Sheffield and the Surrounding District, Etc., by John Taylor of Sheffield (1879)
The Major Oak with the support system in place, June 2014
The Major Oak in December 2006
The Major Oak, January 2013
Major Oak information board, 2015
The Major Oak "entrance", May 1972
The Naming of the Tree
Path towards the Major Oak, 2012
Designated as a Great British Tree
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