#yewtrees

Reenadinna Woods on the Muckross estate, one of only three yew woodlands remaining in Europe. Yew trees were once abundant on the continent but there are now very few remaining. Way back in around the 1st century it was discovered that yew wood was the perfect material for enhancing longbows. The new powerful longbows became the weapon of choice in battle and longbow mania ensued. As a result most the yew trees in Europe were chopped down. Those which remain in the UK are mostly isolated in church yards, which make these yew forests extra special. Read more in @ernestjournal Issue 8. Out now http://www.ernestjournal.co.uk/shop/print-issue-8 #slowadventure #ernestjournal #ireland #killarney #killarneynationalpark #wildatlanticway #yewtrees #yew #trees (at Muckross House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrGHB-uH3Co/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=em8uwfo0o5xu

Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer. [Old yew trees planted by Eliz. Haddon "Haddon Hall," Haddonfield, NJ]. Same as last. Bess & Mrs. Wood under the trees. November 18, 1885. 1 photograph: glass plate negative; 4 x 5 in.

Irish yew trees line Yew Tree Walk at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens at Hillsborough, 25 km southwest of Belfast, Northern Ireland.

A thousand bygone memories and pains they evoke.

Day 3 of @eondineart 's #naturemythmarch ! This is (supposed to be) a quick study of a Yew Tree! Yew trees are important to the mythology and folklore of the British Isles. Long regarded as an emblem of everlasting life despite being highly poisonous to humans, it is renowned for its longevity and its ability to seemingly regenerate, parts of the tree have long been used for medicine and tinctures. The yew tree is also a symbol of death, long associated with churchyards, and believed by some celts that the roots would dig deep down into the earth and entwine with the skeletons of the dead. ... The Eó Ruis (or Eo Rossa) was one of the five sacred Trees of Ireland, it grew from three natured berries from a branch born by the irish giant Trefuilngid Tree-ochair. The God appeared as a giant to a gathering held by King Conaing Begeglach, and was clearly a descendant of the otherworld. With him he brough a branch that held apples, nuts and acorns. He requested of the king that all of the men or ireland be assembled for him, and from those he chose the wisest from each quarter of the land, and more from Tara. He taught them all about their history and the heritage of their land, and shared with them his knowledge. When his work was finished, he gave the fruits of the branch to Fintan who planted the five trees that became the Guardians of the Five Provinces of Ireland. ... #Trees #yew #yewtrees #mythology #illustration #digitalart #digitaldrawing #instaart #instaartist #artistsoninstagram #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4GqwTFDox/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1238srapw5akw

A few yew textures. I took the first two of these photos some years ago. Drawn to the deep greens and delicate red aril. Long before I learned that all parts of the yew are poisonous except the red aril itself. There have been recent cases of poisoning by eating yew branches or brewing tea with the needles. Also of course don’t forget the slips of yew Macbeth used to concoct the poisonous brew in Shakespeare’s tale. Read more in the latest @ernestjournal journal. Issue 8 available now and contains plenty of fascinating reads and beautiful illustrations and images. http://www.ernestjournal.co.uk/shop/print-issue-8 #slowadventure #ernestjournal #yewtrees #yew https://www.instagram.com/p/BrONr_YBGQ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kwdr38qbm1pj

We’re Digging This #yewtrees #japanesemaple #abbotsford #treenursery #vancouver #landscapers #homeandgarden #fall #autumn #frostnursery https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKekyLhuCB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bnbwjfcv4a9v

Removing the #yewtrees in the #Wimpole #churchyard