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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHINS | Preferred | English | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'. | ||
| S951914 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1935 | was reduced to enlarge | STRANRAER Burgh | ||
| 16 May 1960 | was reduced to enlarge | STRANRAER Burgh | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 27th June, 1960) | |
| 16 May 1969 | was reduced to enlarge | STRANRAER Burgh | Part of Inch South and Leswalt C.C.E.D. Area: 8 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 21st July, 1969) |
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, Rhins District of County (DoC) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/12838803
Date accessed: 08th April 2026
