Selkirk and Peebles (Commonwealth Parliament constituency)
| Selkirk and Peebles | |
|---|---|
|
Former Constituency for the Protectorate Parliament | |
| Region | Scotland |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 1654 |
| Abolished | 1659 |
| Replaced by |
Selkirkshire Peeblesshire |
| Created from | Scotland |
During the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, called the Protectorate, the Scottish sheriffdoms of Selkirk and Peebles were jointly represented by one Member of Parliament in the House of Commons at Westminster from 1654 until 1659.
Further information: First Protectorate Parliament ยง Scotland
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