Plas Newydd Beech
Plas Newydd beech
Iconic / Famous Ancient Tree
This multi-stemmed beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) has the largest trunk of any beech tree in Britain, with a girth of over 10m. It can be found on the edge of a quarry at Plas Newydd, a National Trust property close to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, on the island of Anglesey, Wales.
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Karen Bromley says:
Posted December 21, 2023 at 11:39 pm
I have seen a beech tree in Wales with a girth of over 14m, near Monmouth. Very secluded location
Matthew says:
Posted April 04, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Hi Karen
Do you know if the tree you mentioned been verified and captured on the Ancient Tree Inventory? I’m a verifier for the ATI and would like to record it if it has not already been recorded. Thank you.
Steve Cooke says:
Posted November 02, 2023 at 5:12 pm
I believe that the grid ref is SH 52344 70267. This should get you within a few metres of the tree. It does not appear to be on the edge of any quarry. This grid ref was found by using data on the Monumental Trees website.
Karl Houston says:
Posted December 29, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Where is this tree?
A grid ref would be great
Kate Crook says:
Posted December 30, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Hi Karl, this beech can be found on the edge of a quarry at Plas Newydd, a National Trust property close to Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, on the island of Anglesey, Wales. The estate is on the banks of the Menai Strait and has magnificent views across to Snowdonia. It covers 68 hectares of parkland, gardens and woodland and has a number of special trees including this beech. I will endeavour to get the grid reference for you. Happy New Year Kate
Steve Cooke says:
Posted November 02, 2023 at 5:13 pm
I believe that the grid ref is SH 52344 70267. This should get you within a few metres of the tree. It does not appear to be on the edge of any quarry. This grid ref was found by using data on the Monumental Trees website.