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Cookworthy Knapp by David Perry<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyone who has ever been in and out of Cornwall will recognise the beloved ‘nearly home’ trees. The small copse of trees, found on the A30 near Lifton<\/a>, marks the border between Cornwall and Devon and is a familiar sight for anyone leaving on their travels or returning home. Until 1991, the copse was seen only by the privileged locals. That was the year that the A30 dual-carriageway bypassed the meandering and twisty old route through Lewdown and Lifton, cutting through the rural area along the foothills of Broadwoodwidger. Immediately, the small woodland of 140 beech trees that has since inspired many artists and poets over the years and known as Cookworthy Knapp or Cookworthy Clump was revealed.<\/p>\n

Artist, Katie Stoneman<\/a> lives in nearby Lifton, she says the trees “stand out<\/em>” and often feature in her paintings. ‘For me, I love where I live. I love the West Country and I very rarely put any houses or people in anything I paint because I just think we’re so lucky to live somewhere so beautiful and these trees are just standout. They’re glorious<\/em>‘.<\/p>\n