Enclosure Maps Workshop
For family and Social Historians
With tutor Joan Dils.
This workshop will look at enclosure maps when and why they were created, how to use them, what information they contain and what use they are to family historians.
The enclosure of open fields and commons took place from medieval times. This was done initially by private agreement and then also by private acts of Parliament. General Enclosure Acts passed in 1801, 1836 and 1845 made the process easier. The majority of surviving records come from the age of Parliamentary enclosure c.1750-1850. These can be incredibly detailed and throw important light on the lives of both the wealthy and those living at the poorer end of the economy.
Pre-booking is required because full joining instructions will be emailed in advance. Bookings close one day before the event.
11am - 1pm
Image: Field paths, Heart of England Way by Michael Westley CC-BY-SA-2.0
About Berkshire Family History Society
This workshop is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.
