Natural record MAB65805 - DIBBLE TREE, CARNOUSTIE
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Summary
A willow tree, over 200 years old, which according to local tradition took root in 1797 when an itinerant shipright and salmon fisher left his dibble (garden planting stake) in the ground.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5616 3446 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO53SE |
| Civil Parish | Barry |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A willow tree, over 200 years old, which according to local tradition took root in 1797 when an itinerant shipright and salmon fisher left his dibble (garden planting stake) in the ground. The town grew up around the tree.
BBC NEWS WEBSITE, , BBC NEWS WEBSITE, 23/08/15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3784.
ANGUS COUNCIL, 2013, ANGUS HERITAGE TRAILS: CARNOUSTIE (Bibliographic reference). SAB8283.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO53SE0114;
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Record last edited
Jan 20 2022 2:38PM
