National Grid has been asked to spare a 300-year-old oak tree threatened by plans to build pylons across Essex. The oak, known as Henry by residents in Rivenhall, and several smaller trees lie on ...

Fears 300-year-old oak will be axed for pylon plan. Image source, James Abbott. Image caption, The old oak in Church Road, Rivenhall, is affectionately named Henry by locals. Piers Meyler.

The latest consultation on plans to install 114 miles (183 km) of pylons across the countryside will take place in Essex. National Grid wants to install the pylons between Tilbury, in Essex, and ...

The historical tree lies on a proposed route for 50m-high (164ft) pylons. ... Fears 300-year-old oak will be axed for pylon plan. Story by Piers Meyler - Local Democracy Reporting Service • 1w.

National Grid has been asked to spare a 300-year-old oak tree threatened by plans to build pylons across Essex. The oak, known as Henry by residents in Rivenhall, and several smaller trees lie on ...