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From the size and the sheen I'd guess that it was a Purple Emperor male,
it's the right time of year and it does frequent oak trees.
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The only thing that is wrong is the area of the country, as it tends not to be found further west than Hampshire.
UK Butterflies - Purple Emperor - Apatura iris
Have a look through
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk to see what catches your fancy.