News · 18 June 2026
Robin Hood's Major Oak: 1,200 years of history ends
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This renowned tree, situated in Nottinghamshire, is considered one of Europe's most ancient and admired specimens, serving as a well-known local landmark. According to specialists, the Major Oak, renowned for its association with Robin Hood, has succumbed, its demise confirmed after its inaugural spring without producing any leaves. An enormous tree in Sherwood Forest, its age was believed to be as much as 1,200 years.
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