The Enclosure Movement was a significant change in land use in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It involved the consolidation of small landholdings into larger farms, which were then enclosed with fences or hedges. This process allowed landowners to increase agricultural efficiency and productivity, but it also displaced many small farmers and rural workers. As a result of the Enclosure Movement, many people migrated to urban areas in search of work, contributing to the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution. The movement fundamentally altered the landscape of rural England and had lasting social and economic impacts on the country.