The Sidney Oak in Penshurst Park was designated as one of 50 Great British Trees by the Tree Council. Reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, it is actually 1,000 years old. See http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/recording/viewtreecomments?tree=CK4n%2B%2BBKhUWGKr%2BhaPOGIQ
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