Although the extent is much reduced due to enclosure of common land from the millions of acres that existed until the 17th century., a considerable amount of common land still exists, particularly in upland areas, and there are over 7,000 registered commons in England alone.
The extent is much reduced due to enclosure of common land from the millions of acres. These acres existed until the 17th century. A considerable amount of common land still exists in upland areas. This is particularly. There are over 7,000 registered commons in England alone.