Inclosure Act 1773
The Inclosure Act 1773 (13 Geo. 3. c. 81) (also known as the Enclosure Act 1773) is an Act of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain, passed during the reign of George III. The Act is still in force in the United Kingdom. It created a law that enabled enclosure of land, at the same time removing the right of commoners' access.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of Great Britain | |
| Long title | An Act for the better Cultivation, Improvement, and Regulation of the Common Arable Fields, Wastes, and Commons of Pasture in this Kingdom. |
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| Citation | 13 Geo. 3. c. 81 |
| Territorial extent | Great Britain |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 1 July 1773 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Inclosure Act 1773 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
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