Dorchester Parish (CP)

Created: 1927  

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Housing

Housing

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Place marker map of Great Britain and Ireland

This unit was associated with the following other units:

Nature of association Other unit involved Type of unit Authority
was succeeded by DORCHESTER EP Ecclesiastical Parish F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 110.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
DORSET Ancient County     F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 110.
DORCHESTER PLU Poor Law Union/Reg. District 1927   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 110.
DORCHESTER MB Local Government District 1927   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 110.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
01 Oct 1927 was created through the abolition of DORCHESTER ALL SAINTS AP/CP Area: 790 acres.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table 4, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1921-31'.; M. of H. Order No. 71944-The Dorchester (Union of Parishes and Burial Areas) Confirmation Order, 1927
01 Oct 1927 was created through the abolition of DORCHESTER ST PETER AP/CP Area: 856 acres.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table 4, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1921-31'.; M. of H. Order No. 71944-The Dorchester (Union of Parishes and Burial Areas) Confirmation Order, 1927
01 Apr 1933 was enlarged by gaining part of STINSFORD AP/CP Area: 2 acres. Population in 1931: 0.   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. 77049. The Dorsetshire Review Order, 1933
01 Apr 1933 was enlarged by gaining part of WEST STAFFORD AP/CP Area: 27 acres. Population in 1931: 0.   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. 77049. The Dorsetshire Review Order, 1933

Boundary Map of Dorchester Parish (CP)

If the boundaries of the Parish-level Unit changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Dorchester Parish (CP) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10451930

Date accessed: 09th April 2026