What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: John Ball of Colchester Priest A leader of the Peasants Revolt Executed at St Albans 15th July 1381
John Ball was a priest and radical preacher who played a key role in inspiring the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, advocating for social equality and challenging feudalism; he was executed after the rebellion's suppression.
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