On Easter Monday, a Hare Pie Scramble and Bottle Kicking event takes place in Hallaton, Leicestershire. The settlement of Hallaton has existed for 2500 years, evidence of which can be seen in the ancient mound which is now known as Castle Hill in Hallaton. Iron age and Druid activity has been recorded there. Hare Pie Scrambling is reputed to have started several hundred years and has its origins as a Pagan ceremony of fertility. Back then, offerings were made to the fertility Goddess Estra / Eos
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