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Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree, Dorset

The Tolpuddle Martyrs' Tree is a sycamore tree which has become associated with the birth of the trade unionist movement, situated in Tolpuddle, Dorset. The tree is over 340 years old. In 1833 the tree was used as a meeting point for the six agricultural labourers later known as the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'. The tree is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Dorset.

Place Type: Ancient Tree
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.749202,-2.296592
Grid Reference: SY 7917 9444
Civil Parish: Tolpuddle CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 305116
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tolpuddle_Martyrs'_Tree,_Dorset_305116

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