Kett's Oak
Coordinates: 52°35′16″N 1°09′21″E / 52.587690°N 1.155879°E
Kett's oak is one of the 50 Great British Trees
A plaque in front of the tree explains the source of its name:
" A historic view of Kett's Oak
Kett's Oak, although it stands just inside the Hethersett Parish boundary, is named after Robert and William Kett of Wymondham, who assembled their men at this point in 1549, before marching on Norwich.
Their grievances were mainly to do with enclosing the common lands and the rising cost of living. Various enclosure hedges were 'thrown down' by their respective followers, and the revolt was underway.
The rebellion failed and Robert Kett was hanged at Norwich Castle. His brother William was hanged from the tower of Wymondham Abbey.
This plaque desigend and erected by the Hethersett Society 2006"