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 8,417 Show data context 7,086 Show data context
Barley or Bere 28,533 Show data context 30,474 Show data context
Oats 50,139 Show data context 48,890 Show data context
Rye 749 Show data context 531 Show data context
Beans 678 Show data context 550 Show data context
Peas 38 Show data context 102 Show data context
Potatoes 14,632 Show data context 12,146 Show data context
Turnips & Swedes 33,759 Show data context 33,654 Show data context
Mangold 6 Show data context 81 Show data context
Cabbage, K-Rabi, & Rape 109 Show data context 331 Show data context
Vetches or Tares 713 Show data context 488 Show data context
Other Green Crops 140 Show data context 81 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: For Hay 17,534 Show data context 21,033 Show data context
CLOVER, SAINFOIN & GRASSES: Not for Hay 66,226 Show data context 66,186 Show data context
Flax 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
Hops 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
Small Fruit 181 Show data context 255 Show data context
Bare Fallow 143 Show data context 84 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, Angus 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/10145958/cube/AGCEN_CROP_1891

Date accessed: 04th December 2024