Headcorn in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Headcorn Oak

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026

1. Headcorn Oak Marker

Inscription. These are the remains of the "Headcorn Oak" under which King John (1199-1216) is said to have sat to watch bull-baiting. It was largely destroyed by fire on 25th April, 1989. The fine oak 50 yards to the west was raised from one of this tree's acorns and planted in 1940.

Erected by Headcorn Parish Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list.

Location. 51° 10.054′ N, 0° 37.131′ E. Marker is in Headcorn, England, in Kent. It is on Church Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Church Walk, Headcorn, England TN27, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Leeds Castle (approx. 9 kilometers away); Welcome to Leeds Castle (approx. 9 kilometers away); Main Castle Island (approx. 9 kilometers away); a different marker also named Leeds Castle (approx. 9.1 kilometers away); Leeds Castle Alterations (approx. 9.1 kilometers away); Aragon the Dragon (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); Rye & Camber Coach Chassis (approx. 11.8 kilometers away); Tenterden Town Signal Box (approx. 11.8 kilometers away).

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026

2. Headcorn Oak Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.