Categories of horse as reported by the Agricultural Census.

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Agricultural Census Horse Categories for 1870-1885 1871 1881
Used solely for Agriculture 68,708 Show data context 72,208 Show data context
Unbroken Horses, & mares kept solely for Breeding 48,468 Show data context 65,559 Show data context
Date: Source:
1871 - 1881 Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) ,

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Between 1870 and 1885, the Agricultural Census divided horses into these two categories.


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GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Wales Dep through time | Agriculture & Land Use Statistics | Categories of horse as reported by the Agricultural Census., A Vision of Britain through Time.

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Date accessed: 31st October 2024