Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 18, 2026

Ancient ‘Robin Hood’ tree is dead, experts say

The BBC reported

The Major Oak, one of the UK’s most iconic trees due to its vast age, size and links to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed by experts to have died.

The ancient oak is estimated to have lived in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire for up to 1,200 years, and is considered one of Britain’s biggest oak trees.

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