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This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVON | Ancient County | F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 100. | ||
| NEWTON ABBOT RegD/PLU | Poor Law Union/Reg. District | F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 100. | ||
| TORQUAY MB | Local Government District | F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 100. |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 1924 | was created through the abolition of | TORMOHAM AP/CP | Area: 1856 acres. | 1931 Census of England and Wales, Table 4, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1921-31'.; Torquay Corporation Act, 1923 |
| 01 Oct 1928 | was enlarged by the abolition of | COCKINGTON AP/CP | Area: 1471 acres. | 1931 Census of England and Wales, Table 4, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1921-31'.; M. of H. Provisional Order Confirmation (Torquay Extension) Act, 1928 |
| 01 Apr 1935 | was enlarged by gaining part of | STOKEINTEIGNHEAD CP/AP | Area: 867 acres. Population in 1931: 187. | 1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 78580. The Devon Review Order, 1935 |
If the boundaries of the Parish-level Unit changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Torquay Parish (CP) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10145909
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
