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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSENDALE | Preferred | English | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) | ||
| LANCASHIRE ROSSENDALE | Alternate | English | Boundary Commission for England, First Periodical Report (London: H.M.S.O., 1954) |
The unit has had the following statuses:
| Status | Abbreviation | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Constituency | BCon | 1948 | 1982 | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) Within copyright. Permission granted to project. |
| Parliamentary Borough Constituency | PBCon | 1918 | 1948 | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) Within copyright. Permission granted to project. |
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was preceded by | NORTH EAST LANCASHIRE ROSSENDALE PDivCon | Constituency | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND Dep | Country | 1918 | 1982 | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) |
If the boundaries of the Constituency changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Rossendale Constituency (BCon/PBCon) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12749776
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
