Downham - St Margaret's Church (Essex)

Situated near the top of a hill, in the church cemetery in Downham (close to Wickford), this proud example presides over a fine view of the surrounding countryside. Although a little ragged and sparse in its lower branches, it makes up for this with a fine, full crown - and has not suffered any significant lightning damage up on top. Best seen in the late evening on a sunny day, when the sunlight makes the ample trunk glow serenely, complementing the church building admirably.

Common Names and Latin Name	Latitude and Longitude		OS National Grid	Elevation (above sea-level)	Height	Girth	Date Measured
	WGS84	OSGB36
Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia Sequoiadendron giganteum	N51.62933 E0.49827	N51.62882 E0.49995	TQ 73010 95235	153ft (46.7m)	20.3m 20.85m	-- 3.08m	May 2006 July 2008
Girth was measured at 1.5 metres from ground