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The yew hedge located in Earl Bathurst’s Park, in Cirencester, was planted in 1720 and today measures 13.1 meters in height by 155.5 meters in length. Recognized by Guinness as the tallest in its category, it is often confused with the largest hedge in the world in general terms.
A hedge planted over 300 years ago in the United Kingdom gained prominence for its unusual size and for appearing in the Guinness World Records.
The case, however, requires an important correction: it is not the tallest hedge in the world in general terms, but rather the tallest yew hedge in the world.
Hedge is located in a historic park in England
According to the Guinness World Records, the structure is located in Earl Bathurst’s Park, in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in England.
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The hedge was planted in 1720, is 155.5 meters long, reaches 13.1 meters in height, and measures 4.5 meters thick at the base. The official record also states that it is trimmed every year in August, a task that takes two men 12 days.
The confusion arises because social media posts often present the hedge as “the tallest in the world” without specifying the category.
A publication from The Heritage Portal also reinforces that the recognized record is for the tallest yew hedge, not the tallest hedge in general. The source cites the same historical origin, linked to the first Earl Bathurst, and confirms the approximate measurements of 13.1 meters in height, 155.5 meters in length, and 4.5 meters in width. (The Heritage Portal)
General world record belongs to another hedge
The general title of the tallest hedge is attributed to the Meikleour Beech Hedge in Scotland. Local heritage sources report that this beech hedge reaches about 30 meters in height and is approximately 530 meters long, being recognized as one of the most impressive plant formations in the country.
Therefore, the correct information is that the Cirencester hedge is a world record holder in its category: it is the tallest yew hedge in the world, planted in 1720 and preserved for over three centuries.
