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Measures in place to protect historic oak tree

Measures in place to protect historic oak tree
BBC Science Monday 17 August 2026, 05:18 UTC 1 min read
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The tree is thought to date back to the time of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived nearby.

The tree is thought to date back to the time of Sir Isaac Newton, who lived nearby.
Isaac Newton (PERSON)
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