Chipping Ongar - Cemetery (Essex)

There are two large Giant Redwoods either side of the cemetery in Chipping Ongar. Unfortunately, one became very poorly and, in an attempt to save it, has had its top taken out. Growing vigorously nearby is a young Giant Redwood, ready to take over if all is lost.

A year and a half later in 2007, the lightning struck tree is still holding on, while the young Giant Redwood has grown over seven inches in height.

In 2010, a further two and a half years later, the lightning struck tree is still holding on and showing fresh growth! The young Giant Redwood has grown another fifteen inches. It is looking a little worse for wear after the very cold Winter, but it will very probably perk up once the Spring arrives.

Common Names and Latin Name	No.	Latitude and Longitude		OS National Grid	Elevation (above sea-level)	Height	Girth	Date Measured
		WGS84	OSGB36
Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum	1	N51.70868 E0.24522	N51.70818 W0.24685	TL 55224 03490	179ft (54.57m)	-- 21m	4.39m 4.74m	Nov 2005 Mar 2010
Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum	2	N51.70845 E0.24533	N51.70795 W0.24696	TL 55233 03464	172ft (52.44m)	13.8m 13.8m	2.97m 3.01m	Nov 2005 Mar 2010
Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum	3	N51.70840 E0.24544	N51.70790 W0.24707	TL 55240 03459	177ft (53.96m)	1.23m 1.42m 1.8m	-- -- --	Nov 2005 Jun 2007 Mar 2010
Girth was measured at 1.5 metres from ground