It is one of the UK’s best loved trees and stories of the tree sheltering legendary outlaw Robin Hood have made it famous around the world.
The tree will still stand at Sherwood Forest as a ‘natural monument’ for visitors and wildlife to enjoy for years to come.
The Major Oak has helped to attract millions of visitors to experience a place where history, nature and legend meet, and will continue to do so for more generations to come.
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Musicians performing at the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. Photo: Jason Chadwick
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A leafless Major Oak in the heart of Sherwood Forest Photo: Tom Maddick / SWNS
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Sherwood Forest is home to the Major Oak and legendary tale of Robin Hood. Photo: Google Maps
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Torchbearer Laura Graves stands in front of The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest whilst holding the Olympic Flame alongside 21st century Robin Hood Ade Andrews and Sylvia Robson and local school children on Day 41 of the Olympic Flame Torch Relay leg on June 28, 2012 in Nottinghamshire. Photo: LOCOG/Getty