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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST SOMERSET | Preferred | English | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | ||
| 40UF | Code: Office for National Statistics | English | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH WEST | Government Region | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| SOMERSET | Modern (post 1974) County | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2019 | was abolished to create | SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Somerset West and Taunton (Local Government Changes) Order 2018) |
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, West Somerset District through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10084623
Date accessed: 14th February 2026