Inclosure Act 1773

21 Rams not to remain upon wastes between Aug. 25 and Nov. 25.E+W+S

And whereas the improvement of the breed of sheep is a matter of great national importance, and the turning of rams upon wastes and open common fields at certain times of the year has been found to be very prejudicial: No ram shall be turned upon or be suffered to remain upon any wastes or common fields between the twenty-fifth day of August and the twenty-fifth day of November in every year.