TERMBeating of bounds Source: Essex CRO In: Customs and traditions
The ceremonial practice of tracing and marking the boundary of a parish. The ceremony usually occurred during the Rogation Days (the three days preceding Ascension Day) and consisted of striking certain boundary markers with sticks.
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BEATING OF BOUNDS - Lower case:
beating of bounds - Title case (capitalised words):
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Beating of bounds
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