Townshend, Viscount (1674–1738)

Townshend, Viscount (1674–1738)

Definition: Townshend, Viscount (1674–1738)

Townshend, Viscount (1674–1738): An 18th-century Norfolk landowner. Nicknamed ‘Turnip’ Townshend, he did much to make the Norfolk four-course rotation system popular. Understanding historical agricultural practices like Townshend’s rotation system can provide insights into sustainable farming techniques.

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