Question

why is enclosures of 18 th century is differ from enclosure in 16 th century??

Answer 1

The 16th century enclosures proceeded slowly and were created by individual landlord with the intention to promote sheep farming.

In the 18th century, unlike the 16th century, there was a frantic effort to enclose lands, signifying changing times. Land was enclosed to promote grain production.


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Answer 2

The 16th century enclosures proceeded slowly and were created by individual landlord with the intention to promote sheep farming.

In the 18th century, unlike the 16th century, there was a frantic effort to enclose lands, signifying changing times. Land was enclosed to promote grain production.