Boundary Riding, Lancaster

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iBase ID

276749

Reference identifier

nla20180727001

Title

Boundary Riding, Lancaster

Place

Lancaster

General notes

Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, Slynedales Preparatory School
Boundary riding is an ancient custom of riding around the boundaries of a parish, essentially marking its extent and addressing, with riders from adjacent parishes, any disputes over where the boundaries lay. This was particularly important as the parish was financially responsible for the welfare of its poor inhabitants. The practice died out when more accurate maps became available, but was revived as an old custom in the Victorian era.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

21.39 x 16.16

Locator

P29

Mario Map link

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