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This unit contained the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| EAST DORSET | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| NORTH DORSET | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| PURBECK | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| WEST DORSET | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was preceded by | DORSET | Poor Law/Registration County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was preceded by | DORSET | Administrative County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was preceded by | DORSET | Ancient County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was succeeded by | DORSET UA | District/Unitary Authority | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH WEST | Government Region | 1996 | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
If the boundaries of the Modern (post 1974) County changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Dorset Modern (post-1974) County through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10104210
Date accessed: 18th February 2026
