Lunesdale Rural District

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Lunesdale Rural District was a rural district in the county of Lancashire, England. It was created in 1894 and abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. [1]

It comprised 21 civil parishes to the east and north-east of the city of Lancaster, around the valley of the River Lune. [1]

It had a population of 6,948 in 1901 and 8,224 in 1961. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lunesdale RD: Relationships and changes". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. "Lunesdale RD: Total Population". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Vision of Britain. Retrieved 14 May 2020.

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