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The following alternative names exist:
Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
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OBAN | Preferred | English | 1811 | 1975 | 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'. |
S661528 | CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts | English |
We know of no associations with other units.
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 |
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16 May 1959 | was enlarged by gaining part of | SOUTH LORN DoC | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 9th September, 1959) |
This unit contained the following units:
Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
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KILMORE AND KILBRIDE | Scottish Parish | 1975 | 1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'. |
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Oban Burgh through time | Census tables with data for the Scottish Burgh/District, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10361394
Date accessed: 15th October 2024