This group from Grendon Underwood in 1952 were also celebrating Rogationtide, which was linked to a successful harvest.
Those taking part also cut crosses in the turf and made marks on gates to signify they had been there.
Archive: Villagers take part in ‘beating the bounds’ ceremony
These folk are ‘beating the bounds’, a tradition carried out in many parishes to ensure everyone knew the village boundaries.
By The Newsroom
Sunday, 12th April 2015, 8:00 am