Photo of Meopham Mill Mulberry
LocationWrotham Road Meopham Green
Variety Nigra
AccessPark
OS grid referenceTQ 63948 65170
Site classGirth At 50 Cm Propped, Split Main Trunk.
Largest height (m)5.9
Largest girth (cm)230

Next to Killick's newly-restored, working windmill opposite Meopham Green on the main road from Meopham station, Could be about the same age as the Mill - which was built soon after 1819,. There is a split in the trunk and one stem is now propped. The crown was reduced in 2024. The tree is in good health, is bearing fruit in 2025 . The tree is owned by Kent County Council but the land is leased to the Meopham Windmill Trust on a 1000-year lease. Celebrated 17th century gardener John Tradescantia the Elder lived in Pittfield Cottage (opposite) until 1625. His son John was born here and baptised in the parish church.

Public transport: Meopham train station (from Victoria)

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