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This area covered the areas of the Poor Law Unions of Presteigne and Kington.
This unit contained the following units:
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was succeeded by | PRESTEIGNE PLU/RegD | Poor Law Union/Reg. District | Registrar General, Annual Report (HM Stationery Office) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADNORSHIRE | Poor Law/Registration County | 01 Apr 1870 | 1861 Census of England and Wales, Table 1, 'Area; Houses and Inhabitants, 1851 and 1861, in Districts, Sub-districts, Parishes and Places'. |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 1870 | was reduced to create | KINGTON RegD/PLU | The new district of Kington was formed from the following sub-districts of Presteigne: Radnor, Brilley, and Kington | Registrar General, Annual Report (HM Stationery Office) |
If the boundaries of the Poor Law Union/Reg. District changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Presteigne Poor Law Union/Registration District (RegD) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/13407241
Date accessed: 08th April 2026