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The village labourer, 1760-1832

Note 133 — Chapter V · THE VILLAGE AFTER ENCLOSURE

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The Kirton, Sutterton and Wigtoft (Lincs) Acts prescribed a penalty for taking turf or sod after the passing of the Act, of £10, and in default of payment imprisonment in the House of Correction with hard labour for three months.

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