Print of Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall

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Framed Print of Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 14th September 1917

Mr Walter Beard being arrested at Messack Point. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their territory. Sometimes prayers would be offered for the protection of the fields and land, and to bless the land to ensure fertility. Photographer: Arthur Willliam Jordan. Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture. © From the collection of the RIC

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Cornish Traditions , Truro Cornwall History , Royal Cornwall Museum Images , Arthur William Jordan Photographer , Beating The Bounds Ceremony

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Step back in time with our Framed Print featuring the historic image "Beating the Bounds, Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall. 14th September 1917" from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Witness the traditional ceremony as local officials, including Mr. Walter Beard, mark and affirm the parish boundaries at Messack Point. Preserved in a frame, this vintage photograph is an addition to your home or office, bringing a piece of Cornwall's rich history into your space. Order now and relive the past with every glance.

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Image Download - Download high-resolution image of Beating the Bounds at Messack Point, Truro, Cornwall on September 14th, 1917. This photograph is licensed for editorial use, personal use and television & film purposes including exhibitions. It features Mr Walter Beard being arrested as part of an old tradition where parish officials share their knowledge of territorial boundaries.

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