Friday, 6 July 2012

Skywatch Friday: Hattersley Monkey Puzzle Tree

The Hattersley Monkey Puzzle tree was planted in 1968 by Barry Tongue in the back garden of his house on Garnett Road. The house along with others in the area were demolished as part of the Hattersley redevelopment plan. By then the tree had become a local landmark and a preservation order was placed on it in 2007.

In 2010 planning permission was granted for Tesco to build a supermarket on the site and the tree was moved to Mill Hill Green on the other side of Ashworth Lane.

Photos of the move

Since being moved two years ago the grass has grown around its base, but it still requires support. The houses in the background are on Green Way.

For Skywatch Friday.
Posted by Gerald (SK14) at Friday, July 06, 2012
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8 comments:

  1. Unknown5 July 2012 at 22:41

    Interesting story!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. Jim5 July 2012 at 23:34

    Interesting.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  3. Indrani6 July 2012 at 01:59

    Lovely, the tree in the foreground.
    Great shot.

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  4. Chubskulit Rose6 July 2012 at 02:06

    Gorgeous and historical tree! Have a happy weekend!

    My Skyshot

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  5. Lea6 July 2012 at 02:37

    I've heard of Monkey Puzzle Trees, but never seen a photo.
    Interesting story with this one.
    Happy Friday!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  6. Linda6 July 2012 at 10:50

    I had never heard of this kind of tree - very interesting! I am glad the tree survived the move - that must have been a HUGE undertaking! And one fraught with risk!

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  7. Birdman6 July 2012 at 13:36

    A supermarket? I'm surprised they didn't kill it.

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  8. Melbourne Australia Photos9 July 2012 at 21:44

    It is a lovely tree!

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