St Dogmells was a rural district in the administrative county of Pembrokeshire, Wales from 1894 to 1934.
| St Dogmells | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Area | |
| • 1911 | 58,872 acres (238.25 km2) |
| • 1931 | 58,872 acres (238.25 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1901 | 8,252 |
| • 1931 | 7,351 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1894 |
| • Abolished | 1934 |
| • Succeeded by | Cemaes Rural District |
| Status | Rural District |
| • HQ | Cardigan |
Formation
editThe district was created by the Local Government Act 1894 from the part of Cardigan Rural Sanitary District in Pembrokeshire, and consisted of seventeen civil parishes (see below). It continued to be administered from Cardigan.
List of Parishes:
| Parish | Parish | Parish |
|---|---|---|
| Bayvil | Llanfair-Nant-Gwyn | Monington |
| Bridell | Llanfihangel Penbedw | Moylgrove |
| Cilgerran | Llantood | Nevern |
| Dinas | Llanychlwydog | Newport |
| Eglwyswen | Manordeifi | St. Dogmaels Rural |
| Eglwyswrw | Meline |
Purpose
editThe Council comprised councillors and a chairman, and its responsibilities included sanitary services, sewerage, refuse collection, maintaining local roads, cemeteries and parks, licensing of public entertainments, water supply and housing. It became a rating authority in 1925. Rural District Councils were administered by a number of committees and by appointed officers including a Clerk, Treasurer, Public Health Inspector, Housing Officer, Surveyor and Rating Officer.[1]
Abolition
editIt was abolished in 1934, when a county review order amalgamated it with Llanfyrnach RD to form Cemaes RD (which itself was abolished in 1974 following local government reorganisation and its functions were assumed by Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council).[1]
Records
editThe records of the council are held by Pembrokeshire Record Office in Haverfordwest.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Archives Wales: Cemaes Rural District Council Records". Retrieved 9 September 2016.
External links
edit- Great Britain Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, St Dogmells Rural District. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- Great Britain Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, St Dogmells Rural District (historic map). Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- Great Britain Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, St Dogmells Rural District population. Retrieved 2008-01-22.