Hoop Pine, St John's Catholic Church, Campbelltown
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Aussiebrian
S 34° 04.200 E 150° 49.220
56H E 298859 N 6227938
This tall hoop pine marks the church at the top of the hill in the historic area of Campbelltown.
Waymark Code: WM17HEG
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/22/2023
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Located in one of Australia's most historic church sites, the Hoop Pine is one of many which were grown to be a marker of homesteads or major buildings such as churches.
Next to this Hoop Pine is a slightly shorter tree of unknown species.
The church is probably Australia's oldest Catholic Church. For many years it was in poor condition as was the graveyard but it is now in good condition.
The tree and church are important in the history of Australia.
Genus/Species: Hoop Pine
Height: 98
Girth: 18
Method of obtaining height: Sighting along a 45 degree angle
Method of obtaining girth: Arm reaching
Location type: Private property
Age: 195
Historical significance:
The history of the tree links to the significance of the church history.
Walk time: 5
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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