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The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died
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ABC News - Top Stories
4 hours ago • abcnews.com
WATCH: 'Robin Hood' oak tree dies in the U.K.
A 1,200-year-old oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood has died, according to scientists in the United Kingdom.
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ABC News - Top Stories
4 hours ago • abcnews.com
Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' has died, charity says
A giant, ancient oak tree located in the Sherwood Forest -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, a UK wildlife charity says.
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The New York Times - World
18 hours ago • nytimes.com
The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died
The Major Oak in the Sherwood Forest was between 800 and 1,200 years old. It succumbed to a combination of over-tourism, climate change and misguided efforts to save it.
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