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You are in [Themes] [Town and Manor] [Common & Freeman's Marsh] |
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The common lands of Hungerford are split between two large areas - Hungerford Common Port Down (east of the town) and Freeman's Marsh (west of the town). Both are important areas of wildlife, and both have an interesting history. |
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Commoners have the right to graze cattle on the Common (or Freeman's Marsh for Sanden Fee Commoners) between 15 April and 31 October each year. Fishing is from 1 May until 30 September, with grayling fishing continuing until December. See also: Updated: 29.7.2011 |