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The Abbot of Whitby imposed a Penance on three hunters, and on their descendants for all time, for murdering a Hermit at Eskdaleside . On the shore, they had to construct a short Hedge from stakes woven together. The instructions stipulated that a ''knife of a penny price'' is to be used. The ceremony is still performed in Whitby every year on the eve of Ascension Day . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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