The ruler straight boundaries, regular plan-form and central road shown on the 1850s 6inch OS survey of this area of land probably relate to the Laughton en le Morthen and Slade Hooton Parliamentary Enclosure Award of 1771 (see 1769 plan Sheffield Archives Ref LD 1096). The enclosure plan shows that the fences of this area were new features created by this act. On the 1850s OS this area is labelled as 'East Field' indicating an 'open field' heritage. During the 20th century many of the parliamentary internal boundaries have been removed resulting in a present character influenced by intensified agricultural practices. Partial legibility of parliamentary enclosure.