List of former parliamentary constituencies in Essex

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Below is a list of former parliamentary constituencies in Essex and details of them. These details include their modern equivalent, date of existence and any other relevant information.

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Former Seats 1983-1997

Colchester North

Colchester South and Maldon

Rochford

Southend East

Former Seats 1955-1974

Billericay

Chigwell

Epping

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