AN INSCRIBED stone now marks the place at a Harden beauty spot where a giant oak once stood.
The 250-year-old tree, planted at St Ives by the Ferrand family, was felled in 1985.
The move was in response to a nationwide appeal for tall, straight oaks to help reconstruct York Minster after a devastating fire.
Metal plaques installed at the St Ives estate, marking the site of the oak, were stolen.
Now a stone, carved with a memorial inscription by Bingley stonemason Charlie Kershaw, has been provided.
Funding was given by Annie Berrington, of Get Out More, which organises forest schools.
Friends of St Ives chairman, Pam Laking, said: "We had a stand made from part of the oak and attached plaques but, sadly, over the years metal thieves have taken those.
"We're hoping the stone will be there for at least as long as the oak tree was. The stone should weather and mature naturally.
"We are grateful for the generous support that has enabled this to happen."
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