Dulverton Rural District
Dulverton was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974.
| Dulverton Rural District | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • 1911 | 78,980[1] |
| • 1961 | 78,980 acres (319.6 km2)[1] |
| Population | |
| • 1911 | 4,897[2] |
| • 1961 | 4,346[2] |
| History | |
| • Created | 1894 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| Status | Rural district |
| • HQ | Dulverton |
It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894.
In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 and responsibilities transferred to West Somerset.
The parishes that were part of the district included: Brompton Regis, Brushford, Dulverton, Exford, Exmoor, Exton, Huish Champflower, Skilgate, Upton, Winsford and Withypool and Hawkridge.
See also
References
- "Area". Dulverton Rural District. Britain through Time. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
- "Population". Dulverton Rural District. Britain through Time. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
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