Scotland Country (Dep) : Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census.

Data cube chart.

Agricultural Census Generalised Sheep Categories 1901 1931 1961
Breeding Ewes 2,952,345 Show data context 3,414,990 Show data context 4,448,828 Show data context
Lambs (Aged under 1) 2,774,343 Show data context 3,339,079 Show data context 3,920,569 Show data context
All Other Sheep 1,674,721 Show data context 1,076,718 Show data context 358,082 Show data context
Date Source
1901 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,
1931 - 1961 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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Deaths under 12 months, grouped into non-additive categories. Total deaths under 12 months was reported at much earlier dates than the more specific groups.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Scotland Country (Dep) through time | Historical Statistics on Agriculture & Land Use | Generalised Sheep Categories as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 06th June 2026