A felled oak tree has been transformed into a sculpture to mark 30 years of crafts at Blackthorpe Barn.

The first Christmas craft weekend of the year at Blackthorpe Barn, on the Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds, saw the unveiling of a sculpture commissioned to tell the story of ancient woods and the importance of protecting them.

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The oak tree used in the art piece was estimated to be around 400 years old, but was felled when its position beside a roadway was deemed a danger to people.

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Heaven Sculpture Yard took on the task of transforming it into "the wonderful story of our ancient woodlands".

George Agnew, owner of Rougham Estate, said: "I can't believe it's 30 years since we started the crafts at Blackthorpe Barn and am excited to reveal the sculpture, it really is special to me."

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Rougham Estate is home to more than 110 acres of ancient and semi-natural woodland which is "proudly treasured and looked after" by estate management.

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Blackthorpe Barn's craft weekends are held over six consecutive weekends in November and December, beginning this weekend. The Christmas shop is open until December 22.