Durham Parish

Created: 1916  

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We know of no alternate names.

We know of no units which were contained within this unit.

We know of no associations with other units.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
COUNTY DURHAM Ancient County 1916   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 98.
DURHAM RegD/PLU Poor Law Union/Reg. District 1916   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 98.
DURHAM USD Sanitary District 1916   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 98.
DURHAM MB Local Government District 1916   F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Northern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1991), p. 98.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of CROSSGATE Tn/CP Area: 199 acres. Population in 1921: 4689.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of DURHAM ST MARY LE BOW CP/AP Area: 14 acres. Population in 1921: 311.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of DURHAM ST MARY THE LESS AP/CP Area: 4 acres. Population in 1921: 150.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of ELVET CP/Tn Area: 256 acres. Population in 1921: 3626.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of FRAMWELLGATE CP/Tn Area: 206 acres. Population in 1921: 2952.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1916 was created through the abolition of ST GILES CP/AP Area: 250 acres. Population in 1921: 3711.   1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; The County of Durham (Parish of Durham) Confirmation Order 1916 (No. 63385)
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of BEARPARK CP Area: 33 acres. Population in 1931: 34.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of BELMONT Ch/CP Area: 12 acres. Population in 1931: 0.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of BRANDON AND BYSHOTTLES CP/Tn Area: 13 acres. Population in 1931: 0.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of FRAMWELLGATE MOOR CP Area: 414 acres. Population in 1931: 427.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by the abolition of NEVILLES CROSS CP Area: 306 acres. Population in 1931: 939.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of SHINCLIFFE CP/Tn Area: 22 acres. Population in 1931: 0.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935
01 Apr 1935 was enlarged by the abolition of ST OSWALDS CP Area: 2184 acres. Population in 1931: 523.   1931 Census of England and Wales, Table B, 'Areas altered between 26th April, 1931 and 30th June, 1934, showing constitution as at the latter date, in terms of constitution as at the former date, together with particulars of acreage and population'.; M. of H. Order No. 81424. The County of Durham Review Order, 1935

Boundary Map of Durham Parish

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How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Durham (Parish) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10219190

Date accessed: 07th November 2025