New tree, old village
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New tree, old village
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 21 Jul 2012
This small traffic island has the bunting out for the annual fete. But the tree in the centre is a sapling that replaces an old elm that used to stand here - the Hanging Tree. It is commemorated by a small plaque (see Image] ) as the tree associated with the sweeping retributions following the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.386186
Longitude
-2.440404