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William of Waddington (in the West Riding) composed his 'Handbook of Sins' c.1220-1240 to instruct the laity in their preparation for Confession. It gives advice on the consequences of sin and advocates living a moral life. “The reader is reminded that the churchyard is consecrated ground and therefore someone doing villainy there is doing more than just trespassing"
"Several exemplars of behaviour that are disrespectful are given: he begins with a general introduction that includes many activities that are forbidden in the church or churchyard while the priest is taking the mass. These include carolling, wrestling, summer games, interludes or plays, singing, playing pipe and tabor, and other piping." [source]
Frances Eustace, ' Insular Secular Carolling in the Late Middle Ages'
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