Beating the Bounds, a centuries old tradition of men and boys
passing on the knowledge of the edges of the Parish boundaries

 A group of old and young members of the community would walk the boundaries of the parish, usually led by the Parish Priest and Church officials, to share the knowledge of where they lay, and to pray for protection and blessings for the lands.

Beating the Bounds in Skibbs Lane, St. Mary Cray

The Orpington men and boys ready to Beat the Bounds of the Orpington Parish