Kingley Vale — Yew Tree T-Shirt | Heritage Clothing
Black / S
£24.99
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Kingley Vale — Yew Tree T-Shirt | Heritage Clothing
£24.99
Kingley Vale — Where the Ancient Yews Remember
The Kingley Vale Yew Tree is a premium unisex T-shirt which features historical ghostly Vikings in a shield wall formation available in Black.
Kingley Vale is one of Britain's oldest and most haunted landscapes — a cathedral of ancient yew trees whose roots reach back over two thousand years, and whose shadows are said to shelter the restless dead. Viking warriors fell here in battle, and legend holds that the great yews grew from their burial mounds, fed by the blood of the slain. In the ghostly procession on this tee, they stand as they once stood in life — shoulder to shoulder, shield to shield, a wall of the dead that time cannot break. The moonlit forest, the twisted branches, the pale figures moving through the dark: this is heritage worn quietly, for those who know the story beneath the soil.
Product features
- Unisex adult fit — true to size across S–5XL
- Gildan 5000 — 100% ring-spun cotton, 180 g/m² medium-weight fabric
- Tubular knit construction — no side seams for cleaner drape
- Ribbed collar with shoulder tape to retain shape and resist stretching
- OEKO-TEX® certified, ethically grown US cotton with tear-away label
- Available in Black
- Made in Nicaragua
Size guide
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length (from centre back), in | 15.10 | 16.50 | 18.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.40 | 23.70 | 25.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Care instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry low heat
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
Frequently asked questions
Is this unisex?
Yes — unisex adult fit, true to size across S–5XL. Fits men and women as a standard relaxed tee. If you prefer a more fitted look, size down.
What colour is available?
Currently available in Black only — the dark base is integral to the moonlit design.
What is Kingley Vale?
Kingley Vale is an ancient yew forest in the South Downs, West Sussex — one of the finest natural yew forests in Europe and one of Britain's most atmospheric landscapes. Local legend holds that the great yews grew from the burial mounds of Viking warriors slain in battle here, their roots fed by the blood of the dead. Whether or not the legend is true, the place feels like it might be. Read the story behind the design: Echoes of the Slain — The Viking Ghosts of Kingley Vale →
Is this available as a sweatshirt?
Yes — the same design is available as the Kingley Vale — Yew Tree Crewneck Sweatshirt. Gildan 18000, 50/50 cotton-poly, Black, S–2XL.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a considered gift for folklore enthusiasts, lovers of ancient British landscapes, Viking history buffs, and anyone who feels the pull of places where history and legend blur. Explore the full Kingley Vale Collection — exclusively at The Shield Wall.
Where is it made?
Made in Nicaragua using OEKO-TEX® certified, ethically grown US cotton. Printed to order and fulfilled via local print partners for efficient UK and EU delivery.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 5000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings / Hazard: For adults only. Made in Nicaragua.
Country of origin: Made in Nicaragua
Care instructions: Machine wash cold (max 30°C), non-chlorine bleach as needed, tumble dry low, do not iron, do not dry clean
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