Fife East (UK Parliament constituency)
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| County constituency | |
|---|---|
| Created: | 1885 |
| Abolished: | 1983 |
| Type: | House of Commons |
Fife East was a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1885 until 1983. Along with Fife West it was formed by dividing the old Fife constituency.
Boundaries
In 1885, the constituency comprised the parishes of Abdie, Abernethy, Anstruther Wester, Anstruther Easter, Auchtermuchty, Balmerino, Cameron, Carnbee, Ceres, Collessie, Crail, Creich, Cults, Cupar, Dairsie, Dunbog, Dunino, Elie, Falkland, Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Flisk, Forgan, Kemback, Kennoway, Kettle, Kilconquhar, Kilmany, Kilrenny, Kingsbarns, Largo, Leuchars, Logie, Monimail, Moonzie, Newburgh, Newburn, Pittenweem, St Andrews, St Leonards, St Monance, Scoonie and Strathmiglo.
In 1918, on the dissolution of the St Andrews Burghs constituency, the burghs of St Andrews, Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, Crail, Cupar, Kilrenny and Pittenweem were added to the constituency.
Members of Parliament
- 1885 John Boyd Kinnear
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