St Mary's Church, Hertingfordbury

Just beyond is a circle of Yew trees. Under your feet is a carpet of aromatic leaves and overhead the vaulting branches join to create an enclosed space.

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Yew trees are among the most ancient trees in Europe, but individual specimens are often hard to date with accuracy because the original trunk tends to die out and be replaced with new shoots. For Christians, the yew’s deep evergreen colour and its ability to renew itself make it a fitting symbol of the resurrection of Christ and the promise of eternal life.

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