I came across this Blackthorn in Silverdale on an incredibly windy day - as can be expected closeby to the coast. Blackthorns are naturally very 'untidy' looking, and are densely branched. This spiny deciduous tree has dark blackish brown branches and have leaves that are pointed at the tip. The white flowers that are vaguely visible in the photographs below do in fact open before the leaves do.
Information from Collins Complete Guide to British Trees
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