A person who crosses another's land which surrounds his own may be said to have a prescriptive right of covenant.

A prescriptive right typically refers to an easement rather than a covenant. An easement by prescription allows someone to use another's land for a specific purpose after doing so openly, continuously, and without permission for a legally defined period. A covenant is a written agreement or promise between parties that either requires certain actions or restricts certain actions regarding the property and does not arise from mere usage over time.