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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO 2 | Preferred | English | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'. | ||
| DISTRICT NO 2 | Alternate | English | 1931 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Population of Burghs, Districts of Counties, and Civil Parishes'. | ||
| SECOND | Alternate | English | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'. | ||
| S811739 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | was enlarged by gaining part of | NO 1 DoC | an area | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; Act of the UK Parliament (Motherwell and Wishaw Burgh Order Confirmation Act, 1952) |
| 09 May 1961 | was enlarged by gaining part of | NO 3 DoC | Part of Lanark and Carstairs C.C.E.D. Area: 47 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 Lanark District Council Scheme, 1961) |
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, No 2 District of County (DoC) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12837951
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
