Shrove TuesdayCustom
Lentsherd pronounced ‘Lanshard’, is an old Clovelly Shrove Tuesday custom. Historically the aim was to chase bad spirits away and drive the devil into the sea before Lent and has since been going on for centuries.
At dusk children set off Down-a-Long, dragging their clattering tin cans. When they reach the harbour, the children’s cans are tied together, thrown into the Harbour and then retrieved.
Children taking part will receive a free pancake to decorate with toppings, Clovelly are keen to welcome as many children as possible to take part in their Lentsherd traditions.