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Tree Measurement, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992
Filename: TRURI-2017-5-442.tiff
Size: 4471 x 2940 (39.5MB)
Date: 4th June 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.406021, -4.675068
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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Tree Measurement, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992
Restormel Council officer, Stan Burstow, measuring Lostwithiels Tulip Tree, situated at the bottom of Tanhouse Road. It was thought to be the tallest in Britain however at 88ft it was compared with a specimen at Stourhead, Wiltshire, which was 30ft taller. Its owner, Dr Robin McCurdie, unfortunately had the tree felled a couple of years later because stability concerns meant he could not obtain insurance for any damage caused if the tree fell. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.442
Media ID 19051355
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from May 1992, we witness a remarkable moment in Cornwall's natural history. Restormel Council officer, Stan Burstow, stands tall beside Lostwithiel's towering Tulip Tree at the bottom of Tanhouse Road. This magnificent specimen was believed to be Britain's tallest tree, standing proudly at an impressive height of 88ft. However, as nature often surprises us with its grandeur, comparisons were made with another colossal tree at Stourhead in Wiltshire that soared a staggering 30ft higher. Despite falling short of the national record, Lostwithiel's Tulip Tree remained a sight to behold. Tragically, Dr Robin McCurdie - the proud owner of this arboreal wonder - faced insurmountable challenges regarding stability concerns and insurance coverage. Fearing potential damage if the tree were to fall, he reluctantly made the heart-wrenching decision to have it felled just a few years later. Through Jonathan Barker's lens, we glimpse not only the sheer size and magnificence of this Cornish giant but also reflect on our delicate relationship with nature. It serves as a poignant reminder that even extraordinary wonders can succumb to practicality and safety considerations. This photograph encapsulates both awe-inspiring beauty and bittersweet loss while inviting us to appreciate these majestic creations that grace our landscapes for however long they may
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