yet another photo of the spooky yew trees heres a quote form the english nature web site about kingley vale The reserve contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including a grove of ancient trees which are among the oldest living things in Britain. The largest yews occur at the foot of the valley. This species is very long-lived and research suggests that these trees may have become established here in pre-Christian times. Their shapes are weird and fantastic, contorted by time and centuries of storms. From some of the huge limbs, partially severed and thrown to the ground by the force of the wind, new root systems have developed. The natural 'layering' of the yews, coupled with the smooth texture of the old bark, gives some trees the appearance of giant, motionless serpents. Certainly the yew grove at twilight is no place for the faint-hearted and it is little wonder that legends of hauntings abound! thx for looking and be sure to check out the other pics of these trees in my gallery your kind comments are always apreciated