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Cheffins lists this unit starting in 1949, however there is no evidence for it in the Boundary Commission Reports or the elections results until 1955. Record amended accordingly.
The following alternate names for this unit exist:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYE | Preferred | English | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) | ||
| EAST SUSSEX RYE | Alternate | English | Boundary Commission for England, First Periodical Report (London: H.M.S.O., 1954) | ||
| SUSSEX EAST RYE | Alternate | English | F.W.S. Craig (ed.), British Parliamentary Election Results 1950-1970 (Chichester: Political Reference Publications, 1971) |
We know of no units which were contained within this unit.
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was preceded by | EAST SUSSEX RYE PDivCon | Constituency | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) |
| was succeeded by | HASTINGS AND RYE CCon | Constituency | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND Dep | Country | 1955 | 1982 | Richard H.A. Cheffins, Parliamentary Constituencies and their registers since 1832 (London: The British Library, 1998) |
We know of no boundary changes affecting this unit.
If the boundaries of the Constituency changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Rye (Constituency) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12757440
Date accessed: 13th December 2025