Legend tells us there are exactly 99 yew trees that grow in Painswick Church - villagers say that the devil would destroy the 100th if it were planted.
The churchyard of Saint Mary's, which houses the yew trees, was described as "the grandest churchyard in England" by the renowned historian Alec Clifton-Taylor.
That may be partly down to the churchyard's ancient set of tombs and trees.
Despite the infamous legends, the year 2000 saw the church face a dilemma after it was given a 100th yew tree to mark the start of the millennium.
Parish officials bravely decided to go ahead with plans to plant the 100th yew, choosing a spot on the north side of the churchyard.
Yet, many say the tree has done well and remained free of the devil's grasp, contrary to the legend.
In 2007, one of the yew trees toppled over following widespread floods around Gloucestershire.
Some suggested this was the devil destroying the 100th tree, but it has since been extensively cut back and is now on the road to recovery.
The famed Saint Mary's Church is in New Street, opposite the Falcon Inn, Painswick.
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