It ran through common land, but was closed in 1871.
By now they were at the edge of the common land.
"We understand, but you must also, or there is no common land."
At the time they still kept cattle on the common land.
The common land was divided and sold before the end of the 16th Century.
This is old common land that came under public ownership in 1872.
Following 1850, much of the common land was sold off for agricultural development.
In the early 19th century the whole district was open fields, and included several areas of common land.
If no action is taken, it frequently results in the loss of common land.
The green is common land that was used for grazing.