It took deep delving in the archives plus

It took deep delving in the archives plus gene testing before the mystery apple was finally identified as a Bringewood Pippin. "It's a late dessert/cider apple originally raised around 1800 by the horticulturalist Thomas Andrew Knight – a cross between Golden Pippin and Golden Harvey," explained Adams. "It was also quite possible this was the only remaining tree of its kind left in the country."