Crail Burgh (Burgh)

Created: by 1171   Abolished: 1975

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Life & Death

Life & Death

Numbers of babies born. Deaths, especially infant deaths. Causes of death by age and gender.
Housing

Housing

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Place marker map of Great Britain and Ireland

The following alternate names exist for this unit:

Name Status Language Start End Authority
CRAIL Preferred English by 1171 1975 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
S761660 CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts English    

The unit has had the following statuses:

Status Abbreviation Start End Authority
Small Burgh SBu 1930 1975 1951 Census of Scotland, County Report, Table 1 , 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'
Royal Burgh RoBu between 1314 and 1329 1975 1851 Census of Great Britain, Population tables 2, Table [1] , 'Population Abstract'
Unknown Status UBu by 1171 1178 The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer

This unit contained the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
CRAIL Scottish Parish   1975 1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
FIFE Scottish County   1975 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
16 May 1951 was enlarged by gaining part of ANSTRUTHER DoC   1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 4th May, 1951)
16 May 1967 was enlarged by gaining part of ST ANDREWS DoC Part of Carnbee C.C.E.D. Area: 9 hectares.   1971 Census of Scotland, Table 4, 'Intercensal changes of boundary (between 23rd April, 1961 and 25th April, 1971)', for 'County, local authority areas, civil parishes'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 11th May, 1967)

Boundary Map of Crail Burgh (Burgh)

If the boundaries of the Scottish Burgh/District changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Crail Burgh (Burgh) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10358656

Date accessed: 09th April 2026