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Wales" (the date and year stated here, 22 July 1404, are not those of the actual battle). The tree was also known at this time as "Owen
Glendwr's Observatory" and the "Glendower Oak" due to its association with the legend. An acorn from the tree was planted by the gate of
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Shelton Oak was by then large enough for eight people to dance a
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