“In {{w|Robert Dodsley|Dodsley}}'s {{w|The Annual Register|Annual Register}} for 1758, p. 116, mention is made of an {{w|oak}} in {{w|Langley Wood and Homan's Copse|Langley-wood}}, near {{w|Downton, Wiltshire|Downton, Wilts}}, the property of the {{w|Bishop of Salisbury}}, supposed to be of near one thousand years growth. It was six feet two inches in diameter, contained about ten tons of timber, and was sold for forty pounds.”

Share & Save

Meaning

Not documented yet.

When It Was Said

Not documented yet.

Who It Was Said To

Not documented yet.

Historical Context

Not documented yet.

Source

Not documented yet.

Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

Did They Really Say It?

Not documented yet.

Did You Know?

Not documented yet.

About Henry Phillips (horticulturist)

Henry Phillips (horticulturist) is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.

More from Henry Phillips (horticulturist) (6 quotes) →