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The SCAN gazetteer lists Langholm as a Burgh of Barony only until 1687, and thereafter as a Burgh of Regality, but the 1851 census lists it as a Burgh of Barony.
The following alternative names exist:
Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
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LANGHOLM | Preferred | English | 1621 | 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'. |
OLD LANGHOLM | Alternate | English | 1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'. | ||
S731615 | 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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20 Feb 1947 | was enlarged by gaining part of | DUMFRIES SHIRE CLandward | ||
20 Feb 1947 | was enlarged by gaining part of | LANGHOLM DoC |
This unit contained the following units:
Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
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LANGHOLM | Scottish Parish | 1975 | 1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'. |
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Langholm 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/10360626
Date accessed: 20th October 2024