Residents final farewell to 400-year-old Evesham oak tree

The tree on Monks Walk, which dates back before the English Civil War when King James I was on the throne, was a well-loved feature among residents.

However, the oak tree is set to be removed in the upcoming days after a tree surveyor found the inside of the trunk had begun to rot.

On Saturday, residents gathered around the old tree and attached a yellow ribbon to it as they said their goodbyes.

FAREWELL: The tree will be removed tomorrow. (Image: Stuart Albutt)The tree is officially set to be removed today, but it will take several days to completely remove it because contractors cannot transport heavy machinery to the site.

Stuart Albutt, a resident on Monks Walk, said the tree has always been a nice feature for residents, and it is a shame to see it going. 

"It is a real shame, and the tree is in the process of coming down.

"It is speculated the tree is 400 years old after a tree surgeon did a scan.

"We have seen one or two photos dating back to the 1800s.

GOODBYE: The tree has been there for over 400 years. (Image: Stuart Albutt)"It is sad to see a big chunk of English history go because it has become rotten.

"It has come to a natural end."

The group of residents have plans to preserve the base of the tree to keep the memory of it alive due to its long-standing presence in the town.

However, the design will depend on how much of the tree is left after it has been removed because certain parts are rotten and unusable.

Residents have shared ideas of turning parts of it into a sculpture but said they are open to ideas.