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Dorset Records
« on: Sunday 18 December 11 15:37 GMT (UK) »

First may I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and Thank everyone who helps us amatures out! :)
Whilst searching the Dorset History Centre on-line catalogue I found an item relating to my 4xgrandfather Francis Shepherd. Does anyone know what the document would actually tell you ? 
The Title is Licence to enclose heath.
  1. Thomas Bartlett of Wareham, esquire
 2. Francis Shepherd of Wareham, plumber and glazier
 2 to 1: £1 7s p.a. 1 to 2: 5 1/2a enclosure on Stoborough heath with mines and quarries 
Date 21 Oct 1813

What would be the purpose of enclosing Heath? I believe stone and clay was mined on Stoborough Heath .Would it mean Francis was getting involved in this industry.If anyone has any ideas I would be grateful.
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