Donncha Ó CaoimhMar 29, 2023

The Tree in Muckross Abbey

When you visit Muckross Abbey in Killarney, one thing that immediately catches your eye is the magnificent tree that grows right in the middle of the building. The tree is so large that it almost looks like it’s part of the abbey, as if the building had grown around it over time.

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The Tree in Muckross Abbey

When you visit Muckross Abbey in Killarney, one thing that immediately catches your eye is the magnificent tree that grows right in the middle of the building. The tree is so large that it almost l…

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Show threadJeffrey J. Dean
@donncha Gorgeous! There’s a yew tree in a courtyard of Skipton Castle in Yorkshire that was planted there in the 17th century.
Apr 12, 2023 at 12:35pmWeb
Show threadDonncha Ó CaoimhApr 12, 2023
@JeffreyJDean that's lovely! Do the branches reach above the building?
Show threadJeffrey J. DeanApr 12, 2023
@donncha They do. I think the tree is 15–20 feet higher than the main roof (the building is mostly 2 storeys, with one 3-storey tower).