The Hunt dates back to 1725 when hounds were kept at Cheshunt and the country was also that of the Hertfordshire.
The Mastership has been in the Barclay family continuously for over a hundred seasons.
The breeding of all the hounds can be traced back to 1725 through the Stud Book.
[1] On 8 September 2003, a 60th Anniversary Commemoration Service was held in the village of Puckeridge to honour members of the ship’s company who lost their lives while serving aboard.
This was attended by five survivors, members of the Royal Naval Association, British Legion and the Puckeridge and Standon community.