Major Oak facts for kids
The Major Oak is the main Tree in Sherwood Forest. Legend said Robin Hood lived near here.
It weighs an estimated 23 tons, has a waistline of 33 feet (10m), and is about 800–1000 years old. Because of its age, the tree is held up by chains.
In June 2002, the Tree Council decided that The Major Oak was one of fifty "Great British Trees" in because of its place in the national heritage.
Images for kids
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The Major Oak in October 2012
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The Major Oak in December 2006
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Book Illustration of The Major Oak in 1879
See also
In Spanish: Major Oak para niños
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