Sussex Ancient County : Generalised Crop Acreages

Generalised Crop Acreages

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Year Wheat Barley & Oats Rye Potatoes Peas & Beans Other
1801 46,021 Show data context 48,202 Show data context 3 Show data context 1,164 Show data context 7,901 Show data context 7,984 Show data context
1871 100,655 Show data context 87,307 Show data context 742 Show data context 3,496 Show data context 24,396 Show data context 170,249 Show data context
1881 84,576 Show data context 87,284 Show data context 772 Show data context 3,151 Show data context 18,323 Show data context 107,433 Show data context
1891 71,676 Show data context 78,550 Show data context 319 Show data context 3,082 Show data context 15,111 Show data context 153,249 Show data context
1901 49,939 Show data context 70,477 Show data context 1,375 Show data context 3,695 Show data context 8,466 Show data context 135,292 Show data context
1911 47,696 Show data context 64,453 Show data context 637 Show data context 3,102 Show data context 9,427 Show data context 112,233 Show data context
Date Source
1801 Home Office: Parish Acreage Returns
1871 - 1911 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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Here we present how the economic foundations of each locality have changed over time, identifying the traditional sectors of Agriculture, Mining and Manufacturing which dominated many areas in the nineteenth century, but also breaking down Services into those which, broadly, sell directly to consumers; those which deal mainly with other buinesses, including financial services; and public services, including education and health.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Sussex Ancient County through time | Historical Statistics on Agriculture & Land Use | Generalised Crop Acreages, A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 09th April 2026