Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census for 1891 through 1901.

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Agricultural Census Crop Categories, 1891-1901 1891 1901
Wheat 0 Show data context 6 Show data context
Barley or Bere 604 Show data context 417 Show data context
Oats 8,031 Show data context 7,827 Show data context
Rye 0 Show data context 4 Show data context
Beans 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
Peas 3 Show data context 33 Show data context
Potatoes 438 Show data context 361 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 4,341 Show data context 3,943 Show data context
Mangold 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
Cabbage, K-Rabi, & Rape 437 Show data context 608 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 115 Show data context 45 Show data context
Other Green Crops 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: For Hay 1,901 Show data context 2,447 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: Not for Hay 11,366 Show data context 13,984 Show data context
Flax 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Small Fruit 5 Show data context 20 Show data context
Bare Fallow 30 Show data context 4 Show data context
Date: Source:
1891 - 1901 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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The Agricultural Census used this set of crops in its main tabulations by county between 1891 and 1901.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Peebles Shire ScoCnty through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Acreages of different crops, as reported by the Agricultural Census for 1891 through 1901., A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10036069/cube/AGCEN_CROP_1891

Date accessed: 24th April 2024