Positive anf negative effects of the enclosure movement in england
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The enclosure movement began in Britain, and had its biggest effect on the Midlands East Angila and Central England. It also spread to many other European countries such as Russia, Hungary, Germany, France, and Denmark.
Enclosure was used for many reasons, it was used to divide land and also protect and keep the animals from wandering too far. Enclosure made it a lot easier for farmers to heard the animals especially sheep and cows.
Though the enclosure movement was practical in organising land among wealthy landowners it also had a negative impact on peasant farmers. It caused massive urbanisation
as many farmers were forced to give up their shares of the land to wealthy landowners and move into the cities in search of work.
There were several methods used by farmers to enclose their land. The most popular methods were putting up drystone walls. This method involved farmers building stone walls entirely without any type of mortar. Another method was growing hedges. This method was particularly popular in the lowlands part of Britain. Wooden fences also became a practical way of closing off land.
Enclosure was used for many reasons, it was used to divide land and also protect and keep the animals from wandering too far. Enclosure made it a lot easier for farmers to heard the animals especially sheep and cows.
Though the enclosure movement was practical in organising land among wealthy landowners it also had a negative impact on peasant farmers. It caused massive urbanisation
as many farmers were forced to give up their shares of the land to wealthy landowners and move into the cities in search of work.
There were several methods used by farmers to enclose their land. The most popular methods were putting up drystone walls. This method involved farmers building stone walls entirely without any type of mortar. Another method was growing hedges. This method was particularly popular in the lowlands part of Britain. Wooden fences also became a practical way of closing off land.
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