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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUMFRIES | Preferred | English | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'. | ||
| S731621 | CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts | English |
This unit was part of the following units:
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 1932 | was created through the abolition of | DUMFRIES FIRST DoC | ||
| 05 Dec 1932 | was created through the abolition of | DUMFRIES SECOND DoC | ||
| 09 May 1961 | was enlarged by gaining part of | THORNHILL DoC | Part of Closeburn C.C.E.D. Area: 27 hectares. | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 4, 'Intercensal changes of boundary (between 23rd April, 1961 and 25th April, 1971)', for 'County, local authority areas, civil parishes'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The County of Dumfries District Council Scheme, 1961) |
| 16 May 1963 | was reduced to enlarge | DUMFRIES Burgh | Part of Dumfries East, Caerlaverock and Dumfries South C.C.E.D. Area: 87 hectares. | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 4, 'Intercensal changes of boundary (between 23rd April, 1961 and 25th April, 1971)', for 'County, local authority areas, civil parishes'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 1st February, 1963) |
If the boundaries of the Scottish Burgh/District changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Dumfries District of County (DoC) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12837483
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
