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Hemyock Castle

After the Ban: Boxing Day Meet 2005.

Hemyock's traditional Boxing Day Meet, the first following the new Hunting with Dogs Act was held on Monday 26th December 2005.

Photo of hounds at Hemyock's Boxing Day 2005 Meet
Hounds, Hemyock 2005.

Photo of Crowds at Meet 2005
Boxing Day Meet 2005.

The "Taunton Vale Harriers" and crowds of people thronged the centre of Hemyock: Wearing his traditional green rather than "Hunting Pink," the Harrier's "Master" addressed the Meet.

Photo of Master addressing the Meet
The "Master" Addressing the Meet.

Photo of staff serving food
The Catherine Wheel provided traditional "Stirrup Cups" and refreshments.

Photo of hounds and riders leaving
The Harriers rode south from Hemyock.

The Hunting with Dogs Act came into force at midnight on 17th February 2004.

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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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