what are the factors which led to the enclosures in england?
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what are the factors which led to the enclosures in england?
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(i) In the 16th century price of wool increased. This prompted rich farmers to expand wool production to increase profits. For this purpose they were keen to enclose lands.
(ii) To improve sheep breeding and ensure good feed enclosures become necessary. They therefore began to enclose common land and grow hedges around their holdings to keep out the poor.
(iii) These enclosures were usually created by individual efforts and not supported by the state or church.
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