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Hunting of the Earl of Rone 2008
Contact Info
Combe Martin
North Devon
Tel: +44 (0)1271 882366
Email: secretary@earl-of-rone.org.uk
Web: www.earl-of-rone.org.uk
Each Spring Bank Holiday Combe Martin holds the ‘Hunting of the Earl of Rone’, a re-enactment of an ancient legend. People in costume form a parade led by a Hobby Horse to hunt out the Earl, who rides backwards on a donkey.
Villagers start hunting the Earl on Friday evening then daily until Monday when he is captured in Lady's Wood at the top of the village. He is then escorted down to the seaside and thrown into the sea.
Village custom involving a Hobby Horse, Fool, Grenadiers, drummers, musicians, dancers, the Earl of Rone and donkey.
Collections requested
Dates
May 2008: 23 May 2008 - 26 May 2008
Road Directions
Exit the M5 at junction 27 and follow the A361 towards Barnstaple. Remain on the A361 for approximately 30 miles until you see a right turn for the A399 to South Molton and Combe Martin. Take this turn and follow the road for approximately 10 miles to Combe Martin. Continue on the A399 through Combe Martin (3 Miles) and Berrynarbor is sign posted on the left.
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