ANCIENT OAK SOLD
For the first time in 342 years the famous Gospel Oak at Polstead, Suffolk, is changing hands. It is believed that in the seventh century, the Gospel was first preached to the East Saxons under this tree, which is said to be 1300 years old.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21817, 21 November 1940, Page 8
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48ANCIENT OAK SOLD Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21817, 21 November 1940, Page 8
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