Commemorative lime trees

In 2002 three small-leaved limes (Tilia cordata) were planted at the top of the pylon field near what is now post 3. 

Jerry watches anxiously while Allan hammers in a tree stake.  Sandi Shallcross with a spade, stands ready to plant

 

They were to commemorate:

(1) the 750th anniversary of Thornbury's Town Charter, granted by King Henry III in 1252

(2) the 50th anniversary of the current Queen's accession to the throne

and (3) the life of the Queen mother who had died that year.

The trees have suffered a few setbacks from competing vegetation, munching insects and even attacks by sharp-toothed dogs.  Nevertheless they have survived and are now revealed again since their enveloping blanket of brambles has been cut back. 

This is the central one of the three.  It looks a bit more impressive with its leaves on so I'll post another picture next summer.