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England's legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after standing for up to 1,200 years

An ancient oak tree at the heart of Sherwood Forest in England, long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after standing for as long as 1,200 years. The Major Oak, one of the most photographed and visited trees in the world, failed to produce any new leaves…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Robin Hood was often far more violent than modern legend – but he wasn’t the most extreme medieval outlaw

Two deaths related to Robin Hood have put the fictional medieval outlaw in the news recently. The release of The Death of Robin Hood featuring Hugh Jackman as the titular hero has coincided with the sad news of the death of the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, the tree that…

The Conversation · Jun 26

Robin Hood’s famed Sherwood Forest 1,200-year-old oak tree declared dead

It’s not the first time the legendary oak has been declared dead. On previous occasions, fears were raised only for the tree to stubbornly leaf out again each spring. Not this year.

Euronews · Jun 19