Enclosure systems refer to the legal and physical consolidation of small, fragmented agricultural lands into larger, fenced-in fields. This practice emerged in England during the Second Agricultural Revolution.
Related terms
Agricultural Revolution: The widespread changes in farming practices and technology that significantly increased agricultural productivity.
Common Land: Land that was historically used by local communities for grazing livestock or gathering resources, but was often enclosed during the Second Agricultural Revolution.
Crop Rotation: A farming technique where different crops are planted in a specific order over time to improve soil fertility and prevent crop diseases.