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Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree linked to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, experts say

The Major Oak, an ancient tree linked to Robin Hood legends, has died. It failed to grow new leaves during the spring. The tree was a well known tourist attraction in England.

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  1. Major Oak of Sherwood Forest Dies

    The Major Oak, an ancient tree linked to Robin Hood legends, has died. It failed to grow new leaves during the spring. The tree was a well known tourist attraction in England.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is dead.
    • The tree failed to produce new leaves this spring.
    • Legend associates the tree with Robin Hood and his band of outlaws.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The tree may have been loved to death.
    confidence 80%

  2. Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Dies

    The Major Oak, an ancient tree in Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest, has died. Experts and wildlife charities report the tree failed to produce leaves. It is famously linked to the legend of Robin Hood.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Major Oak is located in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.
    • Experts and wildlife charities state the Major Oak has died.
    • The tree is linked to the legend of Robin Hood.
    • The tree failed to produce leaves.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The tree was 1,200 years old.
    • The tree was 1,000 years old.
    • A series of hot, dry summers stressed the tree.
    • The RSPB is the wildlife charity that reported the death.
    confidence 90%