Industrial Revolution. Enclousure
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Industrial Revolution. Enclousure
Industrial Revolution. Enclousure. Process that ended the ancient system of arable farming in open fields. It changed into fenced land entitled for one or more owners and it is being worked by machinery. Engraving
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Agricultural Agriculture Agriculturist Development Economy Enclosed Exploitation Farmland Fence Fenced Parcel Progress Revolution
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This engraving captures the profound transformation of the agricultural landscape during the Industrial Revolution, specifically the process of enclosure. Enclosure was the end of the ancient system of arable farming in open fields, where farmers worked communally on shared land. With the onset of the 18th and 19th centuries, this system began to change as land was fenced off and entitled to one or more owners. The land was then worked with machinery, leading to the parceling and parcelling of once vast, open fields. The image depicts a British agricultural landscape during this period of great development and change. The scene shows a tree-lined fence enclosing a parcel of farmland, with farmers in the foreground working diligently to prepare the land for cultivation. The use of machinery, such as plows and threshing machines, is evident in the background. The enclosure process was a significant turning point in history, marking the beginning of the end of the agrarian age and the rise of industrial capitalism. It led to increased productivity, efficiency, and economic progress, but also resulted in exploitation of labor and the displacement of many small farmers. This engraving provides a contemporary glimpse into the agricultural landscape of the time, offering a visual record of an era of profound change and development in the United Kingdom. The image is a poignant reminder of the agricultural revolution that shaped the modern world and paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.
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