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- Title
Common Land in Britain: A History from the Middle Ages to the Present Day.
- Authors
Broad, John
- Abstract
Angus J. L. Winchester's book, "Common Land in Britain: A History from the Middle Ages to the Present Day," provides a comprehensive exploration of common land in Britain. The book examines various aspects of common land, including its scale, legal position, management, economic exploitation, communal use, and settlement patterns. Winchester also analyzes the process of change through the enclosure movement and the shift towards preserving and extending open spaces for recreational use. The book includes eight case studies that highlight the evolution and survival of specific commons in England, Scotland, and Wales. Overall, the book offers valuable insights into the history and significance of common land in Britain.
- Subjects
COMMONS; LAND settlement patterns; PROPERTY rights
- Publication
Agricultural History, 2024, Vol 98, Issue 2, p289
- ISSN
0002-1482
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1215/00021482-11077495