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We are sorry but this unit has no associated statistics.
We know of no alternate names.
This unit contained the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENDIP | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2023 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| SEDGEMOOR | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2023 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | 01 Apr 2023 | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Somerset West and Taunton (Local Government Changes) Order 2018) |
| SOUTH SOMERSET | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2023 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| TAUNTON DEANE | District/Unitary Authority | 01 Apr 2019 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) | |
| WEST SOMERSET | 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 | SOMERSET | Ancient County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was preceded by | SOMERSET | Administrative County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was preceded by | SOMERSET | Poor Law/Registration County | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
| was succeeded by | SOMERSET UA | District/Unitary Authority | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Somerset (Structural Changes) Order 2022) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH WEST | Government Region | 1996 | 01 Apr 2023 | Census of Population (2001 Key Statistics) |
We know of no boundary changes affecting this unit.
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, Somerset (Modern (post-1974) County) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10089827
Date accessed: 16th November 2025
