Somerset Administrative County (pre-1974) : Generalised Crop Acreages

Generalised Crop Acreages

Data cube chart.

Generalised Crop Categories 1931 1961
Wheat 16,202 Show data context 15,751 Show data context
Barley & Oats 29,965 Show data context 53,954 Show data context
Rye 178 Show data context 84 Show data context
Potatoes 2,644 Show data context 4,071 Show data context
Peas & Beans 4,683 Show data context 304 Show data context
Other 86,488 Show data context 193,292 Show data context
Date Source
1931 - 1961 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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nCube definition


Comparing the total population of an area for consecutive Censuses.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Somerset Administrative County (pre-1974) through time | Historical Statistics on Agriculture & Land Use | Generalised Crop Acreages, A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 02nd June 2026