The Church of St Lawrence in Rode, Somerset, England, dates from the late 14th and early 15th century.

[3] The church underwent significant work, initially to the pulpit gallery and bells in 1774, and Victorian restoration between 1873 and 1874.

The wooden frame was replaced by one made of steel between 2003 and 2006 when the bells were rededicated and could be rung again.

It is an ancient custom that is traditionally held on Easter Monday or Shrove Tuesday in the United Kingdom.

[6] John Michell and Margaret Murray suggest that the nocturnal ritual at Rode may have had non-Christian (possibly neopagan) motivations.