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Kett's Rebellion

Kett's Heights, Norwich

16,000 rebels camped above Norwich and took England's second city.

In 1549 Robert Kett, a landowner, joined protests against rich men fencing off common land. Soon around 16,000 rebels were camped on Mousehold Heath and captured Norwich.

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When
1549
Where
52.6320, 1.3120
Group
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Kett's Heights is a small park with views over the city.

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