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Beauly Priory Wych Elm

May 07, 2024 00:10:46 10.33 MB Downloads: 0

A gnarly looking elm tree rumored to be older than Britain itself was the anchor in a community – until beetles got to it and it was suddenly gone one day. Thanks to the magic of technology, you can see a 3D scan of the Beauly Elm here.

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