The Squirrel’s Trail Quiz | York Museum Gardens

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Explore some of the hidden treasures of York Museum Gardens.

Follow The Squirrel’s Trail of 10 fascinating fact points! Follow the interactive trail by clicking the points on the map above and take part in our online quiz at the end.

How many answers will you get right?

The Squirrel’s Trail was devised as part of a North Yorkshire Business Education Partnership (NYBEP) initiative by students Alex Burton, Rachel Long, Ash Walker and Jodie Whitley from Archbishop Holgate’s School, York.

Produced for York Museums Trust’s Genesis programme.

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Q1 Where were these cup and ring stones found?

Whitby Bridlington Scarborough

Q2 How tall is the champion Willow-leaved Ash tree in the Museum Gardens?

28m 24m 32m

Q3 How long can a monkey tree live for?

100 years 1,000 years 10,000 years

Q4 What is the time difference between York time and Greenwich Mean Time?

4 minutes and 50 seconds 3 minutes and 30 seconds 4 minutes and 20 seconds

Q5 True or False? The Ginkgo biloba is widely used in herbal medicine.

True False

Q6 In which century was the Hospitium built?

13th Century 12th Century 14th Century

Q7 Near which river is the Tansy Beetle found?

River Derwent River Ouse River Foss

Q8 When was St Marys Lodge built?

1450 1460 1470

Q9 When was the Abbey founded?

1055 1088 1066

Q10 When was the Yorkshire Museum opened?

February 1830 February 1930 February 1730

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