(Much) Wenlock (UK Parliament constituency)
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| (Much) Wenlock Borough constituency |
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| Created: | 1290 |
| Abolished: | 1885 |
| Type: | House of Commons |
(Much) Wenlock was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
It was founded in 1290 as borough constituency. It was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England until 1707, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1885. It was represented by two burgesses. It was abolished in 1885.
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[edit] Boundaries
Southern section of eastern border: Ran along the River Severn.
Far southern border (From east to west): Went from the southern part of the River Severn (mentioned above) to Easthope.
Western border: Easthope to Benthall, and to Leighton.
Northern border: From Leighton to just west of Drawley, to Ironbridge, and finally to just east of Madeley.
Northern section of eastern border: From just east of Madeley to the bend in the River Severn.
(Please note that these borders are very approximate. They would be very confusing otherwise.)
[edit] Members of Parliament
- Constituency created (1290)
- Constituency abolished (1885)
