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Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died
The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, a 1,200-year-old tree long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died, scientists say.
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What happenedThe Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, a 1,200-year-old tree long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died, scientists say.
The headline splitWDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died". WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) frames it as "An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died".
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An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
LONDON (AP) — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it d...
