ITALIAN ALDER (Alnus Cordata) Thorne Parish This Excellent

ITALIAN ALDER (Alnus cordata) Thorne Parish

This excellent example of an Italian Alder is in the car park boundary of the Punch Bowl Inn, Thorne.

They grow equally well on dry or wet sites. The timber was once widely used for making lock gates and underwater piles. The wood was also extensively used in the manufacture of clogs.

This particular tree has a trunk girth of 3.29 metres (10ft 9 ½in), a height of 20 metres and a branch spread of 19metres. Due to their versatility and tolerance of very dusty conditions, they should be planted much more widely. They make a first rate street tree.

THE ‘SYKEHOUSE RUSSET’ Malus sylvestris Cultivar Thorne Parish

The Sykehouse Russet is an Old English variety of apple which has become very scarce. Fortunately, thanks to a few caring owners, the variety has only just survived into the twenty first century. I have only found two such trees which have been authenticated by expert Pomologists. One is located in a small orchard in Sykehouse, and the other one in a small garden at Fieldside, Thorne.

The one at Thorne has dual stems, almost from ground level, one of which has a small cavity near its base. Each stem is 0.495 metres (19½ in) girth, with a canopy height of 4.5 metres.

The Sykehouse Russet is an important apple tree, as many of the old varieties have been lost in recent years due to the change of land use, and the lack of orchard management in some cases. Other English varieties which have been endangered, include famous names like: ‘Peasgoods Nonsuch’, ‘Mrs Toogood’ and ‘Lewis Incomparable’. However, there has been a great deal of interest shown by enthusiasts in recent years towards the propagation of these important trees that have helped to raise public awareness.

A ‘Sykehouse Russet’ in the village of The small twin stemmed ‘Sykehouse Sykehouse itself Russet’ at Thorne

JUDAS TREE (Cercis siliquastrum) Thorne Parish

The “Judas Tree” was introduced to Britain from the Mediterranean region in the 16th century. They are very prominent during May when their rosy-lilac flowers emerge before the leaves, giving a welcome splash of colour (see photo).

There are several specimens to be found throughout the borough, but featured here is one of the better examples, and can be seen on Brooke Street, Thorne at the junction with Bellwood Crescent. It has a dual stem, each being approximately 80cm in girth (2ft 7½in) and has a height and spread of 7 metres.

Judas Tree at the junction of Brooke Street and Bellwood Crescent

Thorne.

HOLM OAK (Quercus ilex) Hatfield Parish

The “Holm Oak” or “Evergreen Oak” has been cultivated in Britain for about 400 years. They grow to huge proportions (30m) and are an important broad leaved evergreen tree. In addition, and in complete contrast, they are excellent for making stout hedges which will tolerate maritime exposure. The one included here is located at the Manor House, Hatfield. Obtaining accurate measurements of the trunk girth was difficult due to extensive basal growth. It has an approximate trunk girth of 2.44 metres (8ft), a height of 18 metres and a branch spread of 14 metres.

Other good examples of Holm Oak may be found at Warmsworth Hall (now the Moathouse) and Wadworth Hall main entrance.

LUCOMBE OAK (Quercus x hispanica ‘Lucombiana’) Hatfield Parish

This large oak tree is situated close to the entrance of the Manor House, Hatfield, and adjacent to the previously mentioned Holm Oak. Its ivy covered trunk girth of 4.5 metres (14ft 11ins measured over ivy) divides into two main stems at low level.

It is a dominating feature of the gardens with its 20 metres branch spread and height of 22.5 metres. Its age is estimated to be 170 – 200 years old.

WILD SERVICE TREE (Sorbus torminalis) Hatfield Parish

Also known as the “Chequer Tree”, it is native to England, but quite infrequent. A few examples may be found in the Tickhill and Braithwell areas in the ancient hedgerows.

This good sized example is also in a field boundary hedgerow off Guile Lane, Hatfield. It has a trunk girth of 1.14 metres (3ft 9in), a height of 7.3 metres and a branch spread of 6 metres.

It is understood that many Public Houses were called “The Chequers Inn” after the name of these trees due to the heady drink which could be seasonally made from their berries. Also, the Romans used its timber to make fine quality charcoal. In the 20th century many were lost due to extensive hedgerow removal policies thereby dramatically changing the English landscape.

ENGLISH OAK (Quercus robur) Hatfield Parish

Adjacent to Park Lane, Dunsville which leads to ‘Pike Pool’ stands this veteran oak tree. It has two trunks which are growing from one large base. When this tree was inspected during March 2000 there were the remains of the decay fungus Fistulinia hepatica (Beefsteak fungus) at its base, and one large bough was partially broken, its extremity resting on the ground. One trunk measures 2.53 metres in girth (8ft 3½in) and the other 4.32 metres (14ft 2in). The branch spread is 20 metres and the height is 15.5 metres.

The age of this tree is difficult to determine, but is likely to be in the region of 200 years.

SILVER PENDANT LIME (Tilia tomentosa ‘Peliolaris’) Edenthorpe Parish

Within a rear garden off The Drive, Edenthorpe, stands this fully mature lime, and towers above the surrounding rooftops. It has a height of approximately 21 metres with a trunk girth of 2.4 metres (8ft ½in) measured at 2 metres above ground level. The measurement could not be taken lower down the trunk due to a boundary wall which has been built along side it. The branch spread is approximately 12 metres.

This tree is likely to have been part of the original planting scheme within the grounds of the former hall.

COMMON YEW (Taxus baccata) Edenthorpe Parish

There are several Yew trees in the grounds of Edenthorpe Hall Primary School, two of which are listed here.

Both are located near the southern boundary of the school, close to the playground. One has a trunk girth of 3.85 metres (10ft 1½), a branch spread of 11 metres and a height of approximately 8 metres. It is in a poor condition with sparse foliage. The ground beneath the tree is heavily compacted and many roots are exposed.

The second tree is a healthy specimen despite some ground compaction. It has a trunk girth of 3.01 metres (9ft 10½) at 1 metre from ground level. It then forms three main trunks at 1.2 metres. It has a branch spread of 12 metres and a height of 8.5 metres.

The age of both trees are estimated at 200 to 300 years old.

GREY POPLAR (Populus x canescens) Edenthorpe Parish

This fully mature “Grey Poplar” is situated within the front garden of a private house opposite Hungerhill School, Edenthorpe.

It has been extensively pruned in recent years, but still has a height of 20 metres. The trunk girth is 3.16 metres (10ft 4½in). Grey Poplars are not normally planted in gardens as they are not a suitable choice for restricted areas. The Grey Poplar is more useful if planted in shelter belts on farm land or used as a quick growing screen for agricultural buildings.

ENGLISH OAK (Quercus robur) Cantley Parish

This tree is located in the parkland of Cantley Hall. The trunk is actually two stems fused together at the base up to a height of 2.2m. The stems then separate to form a dual or twin-stemmed specimen. The total trunk girth at 1.5m from ground level is 7.3 metres (23ft 1in). It is approximately 22 metres in height with a crown spread of 22 metres.

As to age, this is very difficult to determine, but a conservative estimate would be 200 - 300 years. Some damage is visible on the buttress roots that has been caused by gnawing/grazing animals in the park, e.g. horses. This type of damage is also evident on the other large trees in the parkland that has occurred over many years, and is usual in such situations.

With regard to ancient oak trees readers will be interested to note that one of the largest oak trees ever found in Britain was a Bronze Age specimen found in the peat bog of Thorne Moors in 1701. (Howes and Allen 99 p.17). Its vital statistics were recorded as follows: trunk length 120ft, circumference 36ft at its basal end, 30ft in the middle and 18ft at the top where the trunk was broken off.

Another ‘bog oak’ was discovered in the 1840’s near Arksey, (Howes and Allen 99 p17). No statistics are available as to the likely dimensions of this tree. However, a most unusual armchair was carved out of it by a local cabinet maker. This ornamental chair can still be seen today in the Mansion House, Doncaster.

SWEET CHESTNUT (Castanea sativa) Cantley Parish

This ancient sweet chestnut tree, also located in the parkland of Cantley Hall has been crown reduced to 9 metres in height. The crown reduction has been necessary in the interests of safety and to help maintain the tree.

It has extensive damage and decay to the lower trunk and buttress roots.

The girth is 5.51 metres (18ft 1in) in circumference, and has a crown spread of 12 metres.

The trunk is covered in huge burrs and is quite gnarled.

Given the stature of this tree it is estimated to be in excess of 200 years old.

SWEET CHESTNUT (Castanea sativa) Cantley Parish

This Sweet Chestnut tree is situated close to the one previously mentioned in the parkland of Cantley Hall. It has no burrs on its huge 5.69 metres (18ft 8in) trunk girth, and the bark ridges spiral round it in a familiar pattern.

It has a height of 22 metres and a crown spread of 12 metres. Its age is in excess of 200 years old.

The veteran trees referred to in the Cantley Hall parkland may well pre-date the Hall and the landscaping of the grounds.

SCOTS PINE (Pinus sylvestris) Rossington Parish

Within the grounds of Rossington Hall are several pine trees. This specimen is located on the edge of the lawn opposite the main entrance to the hall itself. It is probably the largest Scots Pine to be found in the Borough with a height of 19 metres, branch spread of 10 metres and trunk girth of 2.54m (8ft 4½ins). It is approximately 100 years old.

A taller Scots Pine in the vicinity blew down recently, but the trunk girth was slightly smaller at 7ft 8¾ins. Another large Scots Pine may be seen on Warnington Lane, Bessacarr near the railway line.

WELLINGTONIA (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Rossington Parish

Within the grounds of Rossington Hall are several examples of “Wellingtonia”. In fact one is likely to be the tallest conifer in the Doncaster Borough at 27 metres. It has a branch spread of 4.5 metres and a trunk girth of 3.63 metres (11ft 11in).

Another example (see photographs) which has a height of 26.5 metres probably has the largest trunk girth of a conifer in the borough. Measured at 1.5 metres from ground level the trunk is 5.70 metres (18ft 8½in) in circumference and at ground level it measures 9.53 metres (31ft 9in). It has a branch spread of 6.5 metres.

ENGLISH OAK (Quercus robur) Bawtry Parish

Despite being “lopped” many years ago, this oak tree on the frontage of Bawtry Hall is still thriving well. The trunk is sound with no visible defects. Its girth is 5.02 metres (16 ft 5½in), it has a height of 21.5 metres and a branch spread of 14 metres.

Quercus robur is our most widely distributed native oak. Only one other oak is native to Britain out of over 600 different species worldwide, and that is the “Sessile Oak” (Quercus petraea).

This particular tree will be 170 - 200 years old.

TURKEY OAK (Quercus cerris) Bawtry Parish

On the south western frontage of Bawtry Hall are a pair of Turkey oaks growing side by side. One is a much larger specimen than its neighbour, though when looking at the trees in summer they give the appearance of being one large tree as their canopies intermingle with each other.

The statistics of the largest specimen are featured here, and are impressive for the species. A trunk girth of 5.79 metres (19ft), a height of 22.5 metres and a branch spread of 28 x 17 metres is likely to make this the largest Turkey oak in the borough.

It is believed that this tree would have formed part of the original landscape scheme for the hall which was built in 1785. Therefore, putting the age of this tree in the region of 200 years old.

Close up of the Turkey Oak at Bawtry Hall

ENGLISH ELM (Ulmus minor var. vulgaris) Bawtry Parish

The “English Elm” is believed to have been introduced to Britain, and only the “Wych Elm” is native to this country. Millions of English elm trees were lost due to Dutch Elm Disease, and only a few survive today. However, may hedgerows still contain English elm in shrub form.

The English elm produces suckers around the base of the tree from its roots and rarely, if ever, sets seed.

The two listed here can be seen alongside the Great North Road at Bawtry. The one nearest to Kings Wood has a trunk girth of 3.05 metres (10ft), a branch spread of 16 metres and a height of approximately 13 metres. The other specimen has a trunk girth of 3.53 metres (11ft 7in) and a height and branch spread of 15 x 15 metres.

Another English elm may be seen alongside the High Street, Dunsville, adjacent to the former Park Lane Farm site.

ORNAMENTAL HAWTHORN (Crataegus spp) Tickhill Parish

At the entrance to St Leonards, Tickhill, stands this large hawthorn tree. During late spring it is covered in pink blossom which makes it a striking feature in this part of the Town Centre.

The trunk is actually two stems growing tightly together with a total girth of 2.19m (7ft 2¼in). The branch spread is 13 metres with a height of 14.5 metres.

SILVER LIME (Tilia tomentosa) Tickhill Parish

Within the old arboretum of Hesley Hall is this good quality, mature silver lime. It has a trunk girth of 2.54 metres (8ft 4in), a branch spread of 14 metres and an approximate height of 15 metres.

Other mature silver limes may be seen on Field Road, Stainforth next to the Health Centre.

KENTUCKY COFFEE TREE (Gymnocladus dioica) Tickhill Parish

This is a rare and noteworthy tree in South Yorkshire, and is the only one which has been noted by Planning Officers. It is located in the grounds of Hesley Hall, near the northern boundary. They are slow growing, medium sized trees and were introduced to Britain sometime before 1748.

The seeds were once used by early settlers in North America as a substitute for coffee.

Officers were not able to take measurements of this specimen. However, its approximate measurements are: 8 metres high with a trunk girth of 20cm.

There are several other fine trees in the hall grounds including a Zelkova and a Pagoda tree (Sophora japonica).

WEEPING SILVER LIME (Tilia tomentosa ‘Petiolaris’) Stainton Parish

This fine specimen is situated in the grounds of The Old Rectory, Braithwell. This species is also known as the Silver Pendant Lime (Tilia petiolaris) because there is doubt among experts as to whether it is genuinely a different species to the Silver Lime (Tilia tomentosa). It is more likely to be a sport or natural variation. Their origin is not known, but an early example was planted in the Cambridge Botanic Gardens in 1842.

The vital statistics of the Braithwell Rectory Lime are 2.97 metres trunk girth (9ft 9in), a branch spread of 17 metres and a height of 21 metres. This tree is likely to be 100 to 120 years old.

EHRETIA DICKSONII Wadworth Parish

This is a nationally rare tree, which was first introduced into Britain in 1897 by Ernest Wilson. It is native to China, Taiwan and the Ryukyu Isles.

This particular specimen is located in the grounds of Wilsic Hall, Wadworth. A specimen may be seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. However, it is understood that there is one at Westonbirt Arboretum.

This specimen has a trunk girth of 1.44 metres (4ft 8¾in), a height of 11.5 metres and the branch spread is 8 metres. Its age is estimated at 45 – 65 years old.

With the permission of the owners, some seeds of this tree were sent to the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, for sowing, but the results of this exercise are not yet known.

COMMON YEW (Taxus baccata) Wadworth Parish

Amongst the many fine trees at Wilsic Hall, Wadworth, is this fine yew tree growing close to the hall itself.

It has a trunk girth of 2.79 metres (9ft 2in), a branch spread of 10 metres and a height of 13 metres. It is in reasonably good condition, and would probably have been planted when the hall was built (c1750).

COMMON HORNBEAM (Carpinus betulus) Wadworth Parish

This hornbeam is one of the largest privately owned specimens in the borough. It is located in the corner of the car park at Wilsic Hall.

It has a trunk girth of 2.95 metres (9ft 8¼in), a branch spread of 9 metres and a height of 19 metres.

Traditionally, the hornbeam was either pollarded or coppiced to provide crops of young stout shoots, primarily for making charcoal. The pollarding of trees prevented grazing animals from eating the tender young shoots. The hornbeam can also be grown as a hedge similar to beech, and requires little maintenance.

BROAD LEAVED LIME (Tilia platyphyllos) Loversall Parish

This magnificent lime tree is located in the grounds of Loversall Hall opposite the front door. It is believed to be a cultivated form, which is to be expected with planted trees in hall grounds. It has a trunk girth of 4.81 metres (15ft 9½in), a branch spread of 26 metres and a height of approximately 22 metres.

This is one of the largest lime trees to be found in the borough.

CORSICAN PINE (Pinus nigra var. maritima) Loversall Parish

The “Corsican Pine” was introduced to Britain from Corsica in 1799, and is a variety of the “Austrian Pine”. This specimen is located in the grounds of Loversall Hall near the main entrance.

It has a trunk girth of 2.73 metres (8ft 11½in), a branch spread of 14 metres and a height of approximately 15 metres.

COMMON WALNUT (Juglans regia) Balby Parish

This tree is located in the grounds of St Catherine’s Hospital, Balby. It is one of several mature trees in the grounds dating back to when St Catherine’s House was a large private residence. The walnut tree would be one of the original trees planted as part of a larger landscape scheme.

It is a magnificent specimen with a trunk girth of 3.8 metres (12ft 5½in), branch spread of 24 metres and height of approximately 20 metres. Without doubt this is the finest walnut tree in the Doncaster Borough, and possibly the whole of South Yorkshire. When it comes to listing top quality trees this specimen has to be among the best.

Its condition is excellent, without any noticeable flaws, and may be 150 years old.

The common walnut is native to SE Europe, Himalaya and China, and has been cultivated in England for several centuries.

Its timber is very valuable and its leaves were recommended by J Loudon, the eminent botanist, as a decoction for killing slugs.

COMMON MULBERRY (Morus nigra) Balby Parish

A very old Mulberry is still thriving in the grounds of St. Catherine’s Hospital, Balby. It is located next to the original house itself. The trunk is only about 1 metre in height now, as previous breakages of the old branches have taken their toll. It has been pruned to remove sharp and jagged edges, and has now produced a young branch frame extending to 4.5 metres. Measured at 0.5 metres from ground level the trunk has a girth of 2.13 metres (7 ft). A picture of the tree in its former glory can be seen in the reception area of the house.

COMMON LIME (Tilia x europaea) Balby Parish

There are several examples of mature “Common Lime” in the Borough. This is a healthy specimen and is one of the largest in the borough. It has a trunk girth of 2.74 metres (9ft), a branch spread of 14 metres and a height of 21 metres.

Like the example which is listed at Barnby Dun, it has a mass of shoots around the trunk providing a haven for wildlife.

The Common Lime is a hybrid between the Small Leaved Lime(T. cordata) and the Broad Leaved Lime (T. platyphyllos). Unfortunately, they can cause problems if planted in the wrong places due to them having infestations of aphids throughout the summer months with the resultant ‘honeydew’ and sooty moulds.

SWEET CHESTNUT (Castanea sativa) Balby Parish

The last sweet chestnut on the list is situated in the grounds of St Catherine’s Hospital, Balby.

It has a trunk girth of 4.89 metres (16ft ½ in), a branch spread of 21 metres and a height of 19 metres. They are a very long lived tree (over 450 years) and, although not a true native species, they are invaluable for providing an important food source and nesting site for woodland birds.

This specimen is in the region of 200 years old.

Cotoneaster ‘Cornubia’ Doncaster Town Centre

This semi-evergreen tree is a gem. It may only be 5.5 metres high with a similar branch spread, but what a mammoth task it is doing. What price can be put on its amenity value? It is located on Priory Place, Doncaster and is screening and softening the harshness of the old concrete building in the background.

It has a stem girth of 0.74 metres (2ft 5in) and a branch spread of 9 metres. It is a healthy specimen.

There are several other Cotoneaster species in the Watereri group with many hybrids which eventually grow to small tree status.

TREE OF HEAVEN (Ailanthus altissima) Town Fields Parish

The “Tree of Heaven” was introduced from China in 1751, and actually gets its name from another species, A. moluccana. It has been widely planted in parks and large gardens, but grows much larger in the South compared to its northern counterpart.

One of the largest in the Borough may be seen in the central reserve of Avenue Road outside No 28. It has a trunk girth of 2.16 metres (7ft 1in), a branch spread of 12 metres and a height of approximately 14 metres.

COMMON FIG (Ficus carica) Town Fields Parish

The common fig has been grown in Britain since the early 16th century. The most abundant variety being ‘Brown Turkey’ which is a good fruit producer. It makes a small tree if grown in a favourable location, ie against a sunny wall.

One of the largest specimens to be found in the Doncaster Borough is in a side garden on Thorne Road, Doncaster. It has a trunk girth of 0.86 metres (33in) with a branch spread and height of 6 x 6 metres.

CAUCASIAN WINGNUT (Pterocarya fraxinifolia) Town Fields Parish

The Caucasian Wingnut was introduced to Britain in 1782, and has been widely planted in parks and large gardens. It is particularly suitable for damp areas and thrives near rivers and streams. Large specimens may be seen in London, particularly Hyde Park. This specimen listed here is one of two examples in Regent Square, Doncaster. It has a branch spread of 15 metres and a height of 10.5 metres. The trunk girth is 3.63 metres (11ft 11in).

A few other specimens may be found in the borough, eg Tickhill, High Melton College and Boat Lane, Sprotbrough.

ORIENTAL PLANE (Platanus orientalis) Town Field Parish

Also known as the “Channar Tree”, the oriental plane is a long lived tree and planted in large parks and gardens.

This specimen is situated at the rear of the Museum, between Chequer Road and South Parade.

It has a trunk girth of 3.48 metres (11ft 5in), a branch spread of 20 metres and a height of 17.5 metres.

Another large oriental plane may be seen in the old arboretum at Owston Hall. However, the one featured here is a much better specimen.

SMALL LEAVED LIME (Tilia cordata) Wheatley Parish

This lime tree can be seen in a private garden in Southwell Road, Wheatley. It is probably a survivor of the Wheatley Hall estate landscape structure planting, as the hall itself was nearby on the opposite side of Wheatley Hall Road.

It has a trunk girth of 2.63 metres (8ft 7½in), a branch spread of 9 metres and an approximate height of 15 metres. Other small leaved limes may be found in Sandall Beat Wood.

SOME NOTABLE OAK TREES OF THE PAST

There is a long history of large oak trees which once grew in the Borough; the bog oaks for instance, on Thorne and Hatfield Moors, which have been preserved in the peat for millennia.

In 1701 the largest oak tree ever recorded in Britain was uncovered on Thorne Moors. It measured 9.15 metres (30ft) in circumference and had a length of 36.57 metres (120ft).

Again in the 1840s a large oak was unearthed at Arksey during drainage operations. A large ornate chair was carved from it which is now kept at the Mansion House. It was featured on a television programme recently and was valued at £10,000.

The fields around Skelbrooke were once part of Barnsdale Forest where large oak trees thrived. One very large oak tree in particular called the “Bishops Tree” or “Robin Hood’s Tree” as it was known, is featured on old maps (see Appendix 5). This area is steeped in the legends of ‘Robin Hood’ and in the same area, ‘Robin Hoods Well’, ‘Little Johns Well’ and the site of The Robin Hood Inn may be found. This all indicates that one of the worlds most famous legends with its associated tourist trade has been missed by South Yorkshire, but that’s another story.

At Brockholes Farm, Branton, there is the ‘standing carcass’ of a massive oak tree. Only the dead trunk remains (see photo) which has a girth of 6.095m (20ft). This tree is likely to be a remnant of Sherwood Forest, which covered this part of the borough centuries ago.

CONCLUSION

Although this is the end of the notable and venerable tree list, the Council is hopeful that it will be revised in the future. Therefore, it will never be fully completed as new information is gathered, existing information amended and additional trees found to be worthy of inclusion. It is apparent that there certainly are more trees to be noted, and consequently readers, enthusiasts, environmental groups and tree owners are invited, and encouraged to send relevant details of trees which are considered to be suitable, to the Environment Section of the Planning Authority. In this way the information can be ‘pooled’, this will have a beneficial effect as duplication will be reduced and the information will be gathered expeditiously.

Information regarding native trees is of particular interest as they have only been marginally represented. These may include for instance, the largest example found for its species, eg wild crab apple, or trees which are considered to be locally rare, eg black poplar or wild service tree.

Letters or telephone enquiries and comments are welcomed at:

Directorate of Development and Transport Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council 2nd Floor Danum House St Sepulchre Gate DONCASTER DN1 1UB

Tel: (01302) 734948 E-mail: [email protected]

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1 Baxter, T. 1992 The Eternal Yew The Self Publishing Association Ltd

2 Doncaster Planners 1993 Doncaster Planning Information Handbook Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

3 Harris, E. 1987 The Case for Sycamore Royal Forestry Society Journal (Jan: p35)

4 Harris, E et al 1988 Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of Britain Readers Digest Nature Lovers Library

5 Howes, C and Allen, D 1999 ‘Yesterday Today’ Local History Review Issue No 28 Historic Trees of the Doncaster Region p17 – 23

6 Howes, C. 1998 ‘Yesterday Today’ Local History Review Issue No 27 p15 – 21 ‘Historic Trees of the Doncaster Region’

7 Lonsdale, D. 1999 Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management DETR London : T50

8 Louden, J. 1838 Arboretum Et Fruticetum Britanicum (Trees and Shrubs of Britain) Vol 4, p2092 Longman, London

9 Mitchell, A. & Wilkinson, J. 1988 The Trees of Britain and Northern Europe Collins

REFERENCES

1 The Hilliers Manual of Trees and Shrubs 1993

2 Trees, The Visual Guide to Over 500 Species of Tree from around the World Coombes, A J 1992 Eyewitness Handbooks

3 Field Guide to the Trees and Shrubs of Britain 1981 Readers Digest Nature Lovers Library

4 Broadleaves 1985 Forestry Commission Booklet No 20 HMSO

5 Conifers 1985 Forestry Commission Booklet No 15 HMSO

APPENDIX 3

TABULATED DETAILS OF THE TREE LIST

COMMON TRUNK BRANCH HEIGHT LOCATION PARISH PAGE No NAME OF GIRTH SPREAD TREE

Hybrid Black 4.37 18 26 Carr land between Mexborough 3 Poplar Mexborough and Old Denaby Beech 5.125 22 24 Melton College High Melton 4 Grounds Yew 3.91 9 14 High Melton High Melton 5 Private Garden Whitebeam 2.46 12 14 Park Drive, Sprotbrough/ 6 Sprotbrough Cusworth Broadleaf 0.75 4.5 4.5 Park Drive, Sprotbrough/ 7 Sprotbrough Cusworth Sycamore 5.26 23 22 Park Drive, Sprotbrough/ 8 Sprotbrough Cusworth Turkey Oak 3.95 21 18.7 Riverside Drive, Sprotbrough/ 9 Sprotbrough Cusworth Wellingtonia 3.4 8 22.3 Boat Inn, Sprotbrough/ 10 Sprotbrough Cusworth Mulberry 2.58 5 7 Mulberry Close, Sprotbrough/ 11 Cusworth Cusworth Loquat 0.45 4.5 4.5 Sprotbrough Sprotbrough/ 12 Road, Doncaster Cusworth Strawberry 1.36 8 8 Cusworth Hall Sprotbrough/ 13 Tree Cusworth Small Leaved 4.27 20 17 Main Street, Sprotbrough/ 15 Lime Sprotbrough Cusworth Sweet 3.75 16 18 Fairfield Manor, Sprotbrough/ 16 Chestnut Sprotbrough Cusworth Field Maple 2.51 11 16 Sprotbrough to Sprotbrough/ 17 Cusworth PFP Cusworth Tree of 1.97 11.5 10.5 Melton Road, Sprotbrough/ 18 Heaven Sprotbrough Cusworth Mulberry 1.6 6 6 Marr Hall Farm, Marr 19 Beech 5.45 22 24 Hickleton Hall Hickleton 20 Lucombe Oak 3.97 15.5 21.5 Hickleton Hall Hickleton 21 Tulip Tree 2.91 10 19.5 Hickleton Hall Hickleton 22 Maidenhair 1.72 6 16.7 Hickleton Hall Hickleton 23 Tree

TABULATED DETAILS OF THE TREE LIST

COMMON TRUNK BRANCH HEIGHT LOCATION PARISH PAGE No NAME OF GIRTH SPREAD TREE

Hawthorn 2.42 12 10 Hickleton Parkland Hickleton 24 Cedar of 5.72 24 18.7 Brodsworth Hall Brodsworth 25 Lebanon Monkey 1.99 6.5 14.3 Brodsworth Hall Brodsworth 26 Puzzle female Monkey 1.64 5.5 15 Brodsworth Hall Brodsworth 27 Puzzle Male Ash 4.29 20 21 Skelbrooke Hall Skelbrooke 28 Sycamore 3.71 20 22 Skelbrooke Hall Skelbrooke 29 Crack Willow 5.94 18 24 Bannister Lane, Skelbrooke 30 Skelbrooke Broad Leaved 3.9 17 23 To North of Skelbrooke 31 Lime Skelbrooke Church Crack Willow 6.5 - 2.4 Norton 32 to Pollard cut Hornbeam 3.85 16 19 Campsall Park Norton 33 Cucumber 1.195 6.5 7.5 Owston Hall Owston 34 Tree Weeping 2.83 18 18 Owston Hall Owston 35 Beech Yew 3.48 16.5 15 Owston Hall Owston 36 Turkish Hazel 2.64 16 13 Owston Hall Owston 37 Lucombe Oak 2.66 16 17.5 Owston Hall Owston 38 Swamp 2.18 4.5 17.5 Owston Hall Owston 39 Cypress Oak Leaved 2.115 11.5 16 Owston Hall Owston 40 Alder Lucombe Oak 2.45 15 12.5 Owston Hall Owston 41 Field Maple 2.31 10 11.5 West Farm Adwick 42 entrance (B1220) Horse 3.85 20 20 Arksey Youth Club Bentley/ 43 Chestnut Arksey Ash 3.72 15 24 Arksey Hall Bentley/ 44 Arksey Common 2.69 15 21 Barnby Dun POS Barnby Dun 45 Lime opposite Church Wych Elm 3.07 19 19 Off Sandall Lane, Barnby Dun 46 Barnby Dun Sycamore 4.775 27 22 Barnby Dun Barnby Dun 47 Churchyard

TABULATED DETAILS OF THE TREE LIST

COMMON TRUNK BRANCH HEIGHT LOCATION PARISH PAGE No NAME OF GIRTH SPREAD TREE

Yew 3* 10 11.5 Kirk Bramwith Moss 48 Churchyard Highclere 1.72 8 16 Kirk Bramwith Moss 50 Holly Churchyard Italian Alder 3.29 19 20 Punch Bowl Inn Thorne 51 Sykehouse .495 - 4.5 Fieldside Thorne Thorne 52 Russet Judas Tree .80 7 7 Brooke Street, Thorne 53 Thorne Holm Oak 2.44 14 18 Manor House, Hatfield 55 Hatfield Lucombe Oak 4.5# 20 22.5 Manor House, Hatfield 56 Hatfield Wild Service 1.14 6 7.3 Off Guile Lane, Hatfield 57 Tree Hatfield English Oak 4.32 20 15.5 Park Lane, Hatfield 58 Dunsville Silver Pendant 2.4 12 21 The Drive, Edenthorp 59 Lime Edenthorpe e Yew 3.85 11 8 Hall Primary Edenthorp 60 School, e Edenthorpe Yew 3.01 12 8.5 Hall Primary Edenthorp 60 School, e Edenthorpe Grey Poplar 3.16 - 20 Opposite Edenthorp 61 Hungerhill School, e Edenthorpe English Oak 7.3 22 22 Cantley Hall Cantley 62 Sweet 5.51 12 9 Cantley Hall Cantley 63 Chestnut Sweet 5.69 12 22 Cantley Hall Cantley 64 Chestnut Scots Pine 2.54 10 19 Rossington Hall Rossington 65 Wellingtonia 3.63 4.5 27 Rossington Hall Rossington 66 Wellingtonia 5.70 6.5 26.5 Rossington Hall Rossington 66 English Oak 5.02 14 21.5 Bawtry Hall Bawtry 67 Turkey Oak 5.79 28 22.5 Bawtry Hall Bawtry 68 English Elm 3.05 16 13 Great North Road Bawtry 70 English Elm 3.53 15 15 Great North Road Bawtry 70 Ornamental 2.19 13 14.5 St. Leonards, Tickhill 71 Hawthorn Tickhill

COMMON TRUNK BRANCH HEIGHT LOCATION PARISH PAGE NAME OF GIRTH SPREAD No TREE

Silver Lime 2.54 14 15 Hesley Hall Tickhill 72

Kentucky 0.2* - 8* Hesley Hall Tickhill 73 Coffee Tree Weeping 2.97 17 21 Old Rectory, Stainton 74 Silver Lime Braithwell Ehretia 1.44 8 11.5 Wilsic Hall Wadworth 75

Yew 2.79 10 13 Wilsic Hall Wadworth 76 Hornbeam 2.95 9 19 Wilsic Hall Wadworth 77 Broad Leaved 4.81 26 22 Loversall Hall Loversall 78 Lime Corsican Pine 2.73 14 15 Loversall Hall Loversall 79 Common 3.8 24 20 St. Catherine’s Balby 80 Walnut Hospital Mulberry 2.13 4.5 4.5 St. Catherine’s Balby 81 Hospital Common 2.74 14 21 St. Catherine’s Balby 82 Lime Hospital Sweet 4.89 21 19 St. Catherine’s Balby 83 Chestnut Hospital Cotoneaster 0.74 9 5.5 Priory Place Doncaster 84 Town Centre Tree of 2.16 12 14 Avenue Road Town 85 Heaven Fields Fig 0.86 6 6 Thorne Road Town 86 Fields Wingnut 3.63 15 10.5 Regent Square Town 87 Fields Oriental Plane 3.48 20 17.5 R/o Museum Town 88 Chequer Road Fields Small Leaved 2.63 9 15 Southwell Road Wheatley 89 Lime

*estimate # over ivy All measurements are in metres