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Boxing Day 2004: Hemyock's Last Hunt?

Photo of chestnut horses at Hemyock's Boxing Day Meet
Chestnuts, Hemyock 2004.

Hemyock's traditional Boxing Day Meet was held on Monday 27th December 2004. (They don't hunt on Sundays.) Following the new Hunting with Dogs Act, this may have been their last Boxing Day Meet.

Photo of horses at Hemyock's Boxing Day Meet
Around the Village Pump, Hemyock 2004.

The "Taunton Vale Harriers" with 120 riders and crowds of people thronged the centre of Hemyock.

Crowds by St. Mary's Church
Beside St. Mary's Church Hemyock.

Traditionally, the Harrier's "Master" wears green rather than "Hunting Pink."

The "Master" at Hemyock's Boxing Day Meet
"The Master," Hemyock's Meet 2004.

The Catherine Wheel provided traditional "Stirrup Cups" and refreshments.

Hounds at Hemyock's Boxing Day Meet
"Whipped in," Hemyock 2004.

The hunt rode south of Hemyock; catching two foxes.

The Hunting with Dogs Act came into force at midnight on 17th February: The Taunton Vale Harriers' meet at Hemyock on 19th February was for hound exercise. The Harriers' season ends on 7th March, ready for their point-to-point.

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Hemyock Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, normally open for public tours on Bank Holiday Mondays (2 to 5 pm) between Easter and September or at other times for schools and groups.

Comfortable self-catering accommodation is available within the Castle grounds.
An excellent touring centre for coasts, beaches, towns and moors.

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Hemyock Castle, Hemyock, CULLOMPTON, Devon, EX15 3RJ, UK.
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