Sizes of farms as reported by the Scottish Agricultural Census.

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Scottish Agricultural Census Farm Size Categories for 1961 1961
1¼-2¼ acres 64 Show data context
2½-4¾ acres 123 Show data context
5-7¼ acres 189 Show data context
10-24¾ acres 78 Show data context
10-24¾ acres 148 Show data context
25-49¾ acres 139 Show data context
50-124¾ acres 327 Show data context
125-249¾ acres 354 Show data context
250-499¾ acres 333 Show data context
500-1249¾ acres 102 Show data context
1250-2499¾ acres 23 Show data context
2500-4999¾ acres 19 Show data context
5000 acres & over 10 Show data context
Date: Source:
1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

 

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In 1961, the Scottish Agricultural Census reported numbers of farm of different sizes using these categories, defined in acres. Total farm acreages exclude common grazings but include ancillary woodlands and roads used in connection with agricultural units.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Angus ScoCnty through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Sizes of farms as reported by the Scottish Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 03rd December 2024