Freeman's Common
| Freeman's Common | |
|---|---|
| Type | Open space |
| Location | Ravensden, Bedford |
| Coordinates | 52°10′03″N 0°27′07″W / 52.16738°N 0.45208°W52°10′03″N 0°27′07″W / 52.16738°N 0.45208°W |
| Area | 12.5ha |
| Created | 1858 |
| Operated by | Bedford Borough Council |
| Open | All year |
| Status | Open |
Freeman's Common is a 12.5 hectare area of land situated to the north of Bedford, in the parish of Ravensden. It was created in 1858. Over many years it has been the focus of local dispute as to whether the site should be developed. Despite the name, it is not in fact registered as common land.