Market Square Boundary Riders Lancaster

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iBase ID

238272

Reference identifier

NLA20120713009

Title

Market Square Boundary Riders 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 practice died out when more accurate maps became available, but was revived as an old custom in the Victorian era.

Medium

Postcard

Colour

Sepia

Original image size

13.91 x 8.21

Mario Map link

MARIO Map

Subjects

Place Names > Lancaster

PLACES > Town

TRADITIONS > Traditions

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