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Ancient oak tree believed to have sheltered Robin Hood is dead
Key takeaways
- The 1,200-year-old Major Oak tree, Robin Hood allegedly used as a hideout.
- A 1,200-year-old Major Oak in the UK's Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it did not sprout leaves this spring.
- The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the Nottingham forest.
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The 1,200-year-old Major Oak tree, Robin Hood allegedly used as a hideout. (AP: Simon Dawson/ File)
A 1,200-year-old Major Oak in the UK's Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it did not sprout leaves this spring.
The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the Nottingham forest.
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