Boundary Riding 1886, Lancaster

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iBase ID

228420

Reference identifier

NLA09022009001

Title

Boundary Riding 1886, Lancaster

Place

Lancaster

General notes

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 practise 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

27.47 x 19.41

Year of image

1886

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Locator

P12

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