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It is often thought that common land is land which has no owner; however common land is always owned by somebody. What makes it a common is that other people, aside from the owner, have (or historically had) particular rights over the land, such as the right to turn out livestock or the right to collect firewood.
Assley, Hareley, Hawkesbury and Inglestone Commons are still managed traditionally, farmed by local farmers who have grazing rights on the Common.
Whilst the Commons are privately owned, South Gloucestershire Council has the management responsibility for the land under a Scheme of Management further to the Commons Act 1899.
Assley, Hareley, Hawkesbury and Inglestone Commons are still managed traditionally, farmed by local farmers who have grazing rights on the Common.
Whilst the Commons are privately owned, South Gloucestershire Council has the management responsibility for the land under a Scheme of Management further to the Commons Act 1899.
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Hawkesbury, Inglestone, Assley and Hareley Commons are shown, shaded in pale purple.
The commons are adjacent to Lower Woods, farmland and gardens. Lower Woods is managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and are worth a visit when you come to the commons. Visit in bluebell season for a real spectacle, one not to be missed. |