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Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says
A giant, ancient oak tree -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, one of the U.K.'s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to ‘Robin Hood’ legend has died, wildlife charity says, A giant, ancient oak tree – the iconic setting of the “Robin Hood” legend – has died, one of the U.K.’s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said.
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