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Kett's Oak, Norfolk

A very famous tree as it was the meeting point between Wymondham and Norwich on 9th July 1549 for Robert Kett and his followers on their way to Mousehold Heath in Norwich. The tree is now preserved by Norfolk County Council and held in place by concrete and a wooden support.

If you want to know more about Robert Kett and his significance in local history please click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kett's_Rebellion

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