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Stone plaque № 53786

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Invicta. Near this spot in the year 1067 by ancient tradition the Men of Kent and Kentish Men carrying boughs on their shoulders and swords in their hands met the invader, William Duke of Normandy. They offered peace if he would grant their ancient rights and liberties otherwise war and that most deadly. Their request was granted and from that day the motto of Kent has been "Invicta", meaning unconquered

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