Jubilee Scots Pines at Castlefields Park

Continuing our series of posts highlighting important trees of Calne, we now turn our focus to the two rings of Scots Pine trees on the upper mound of Castlefields Park.

The inner circle of Scots Pines were planted to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. The planting of these trees is not mentioned as part of the town's celebration, which resulted in an Oak tree planted at The Green. Perhaps this indicates that the planting was a private endeavour.

The outer circle of Scots Pines were planted to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. This circle was planted by the Marquis of Lansdowne.

A plaque to commemorate these plantings was created and placed by the volunteers of Castlefields Canal and River Park in October 2012, who took after Castlefields with great care.

Find out more about the trees of Calne by visiting out map, a ongoing project that will continue to be updated over time:
Trees of Calne Map

There is also still time to celebrate your own favourite tree of group of trees in Calne by entering our competition! The winner will receive a certificate and a tree planted on their behalf in one of Calne Town Council's green spaces. 

Calne Tree of the Year Competition