Wang Shan Keuk

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Marker of Wang Shan Keuk historical village along the Wilson Trail.
Marker of Lower Wang Shan Keuk historical village along the Wilson Trail.

Wang Shan Keuk (Chinese: 橫山腳) is a village in the North District of Hong Kong.

Administration

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Wang Shan Keuk is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]

History

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At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Ha Wang Shan Keuk (下橫山腳; 'Lower Wang Shan Keuk') was 43. The number of males was 16.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  2. ^ Hase, Patrick (1996). "Traditional Life in the New Territories: The Evidence of the 1911 and 1921 Censuses" (PDF). Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 36: 77. ISSN 1991-7295.
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22°31′16″N 114°10′18″E / 22.521203°N 114.171642°E / 22.521203; 114.171642



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