Wellington Rural District, Somerset

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Wellington Rural District
Area
 • 191134,626 acres (140.13 km2) [1]
 • 196137,911 acres (153.42 km2) [1]
Population
 • 19116,074 [2]
 • 19618,121 [2]
History
 • Created1894
 • Abolished1974
Status Rural district

Wellington was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974.

It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894.

In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 when it became part of Taunton Deane.

The parishes which were included in the district included Ashbrittle, Bathealton, Bradford on Tone, Chipstable, Fitzhead, Langford Budville, Milverton, Nynehead, Oake, Sampford Arundel, Stawley, Wellington Without, West Buckland and Wiveliscombe.

References

  1. 1 2 "Area". Wellington Rural District. Britain Through Time. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
  2. 1 2 "Population". Wellington Rural District. Britain Through Time. Retrieved 2009-11-15.

Coordinates: 50°57′29″N3°13′37″W / 50.958°N 3.227°W / 50.958; -3.227

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