Wymondham in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Robert and William Kett

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026

1. Robert and William Kett Marker

Inscription. Seeking a fairer society in Norfolk, Robert Kett supported by his brother William, led a rebellion of more than 15,000 people in 1549. The rising was crushed and over 3,000 died. On 7th December 1549 Robert was hanged for treason at Norwich Castle and William from Wymondham Abbey's west tower.

This plaque was erected in 1999 to remember the man and his struggle for a more just society in Norfolk.

Erected 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1549.

Location. 52° 34.258′ N, 1° 6.615′ E. Marker is in Wymondham, England, in Norfolk. It is on Church Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted to the south side of Becket’s Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2A Church Street, Wymondham, England NR18 0PH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

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.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Green Dragon Inn (a few steps from this marker); Wymondham Abbey (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wymondham Abbey, South Side (about 150 meters away); Medicinal Herbs (about 180 meters away); Aromatic Herbs (about 180 meters away); Wymondham Abbey, North Side (about 210 meters away); Market Cross (about 210 meters away); Wymondham (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wymondham.

Also see . . . Kett’s Rebellion (Wikipedia). Overview:

Kett's Rebellion was a revolt in the English county of Norfolk during the reign of Edward VI, largely in response to the enclosure of land. It began at Wymondham on 8 July 1549 with a group of rebels destroying fences that had been put up by wealthy landowners. One of their targets was yeoman Robert Kett who, instead of resisting the rebels, agreed to their demands and offered to lead them. Kett and his forces, joined by recruits from Norwich and the surrounding countryside and numbering
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026

2. Robert and William Kett Marker
some 16,000, set up camp on Mousehold Heath to the north-east of the city on 12 July.

The rebels stormed Norwich on 29 July and took the city. On 1 August the rebels defeated a Royal Army led by the Marquess of Northampton who had been sent by the government to suppress the uprising. Kett's rebellion ended on 27 August when the rebels were defeated by an army under the leadership of the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Dussindale. Kett was captured, held in the Tower of London, tried for treason, and hanged from the walls of Norwich Castle on 7 December 1549.

(Submitted on November 1, 2026.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.