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This unit contained the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARROW IN FURNESS | Built-up Area | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Built Up Areas (December 2024) Boundaries EW) | ||
| DALTON IN FURNESS | Built-up Area | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Built Up Areas (December 2024) Boundaries EW) | ||
| KENDAL | Built-up Area | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Built Up Areas (December 2024) Boundaries EW) | ||
| PENRITH | Built-up Area | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Built Up Areas (December 2024) Boundaries EW) | ||
| ALSTON AND FELLSIDE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| APPLEBY AND BROUGH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| BOWNESS AND LYTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| BURTON AND HOLME | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| CONISTON AND HAWKSHEAD | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| DALTON NORTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| DALTON SOUTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| EAMONT AND SHAP | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| EDEN AND LYVENNET VALE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| GRANGE AND CARTMEL | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| GREYSTOKE AND ULLSWATER | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| HAWCOAT AND NEWBARNS | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| HESKET AND LAZONBY | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| HIGH FURNESS | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENDAL CASTLE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENDAL HIGHGATE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENDAL NETHER | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENDAL SOUTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENDAL STRICKLAND AND FELL | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KENT ESTUARY | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| KIRKBY STEPHEN AND TEBAY | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| LEVENS AND CROOKLANDS | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| LOW FURNESS | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| OLD BARROW AND HINDPOOL | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| ORMSGILL AND PARKSIDE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| PENRITH NORTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| PENRITH SOUTH | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| RISEDALE AND ROOSECOTE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| SEDBERGH AND KIRKBY LONSDALE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| ULVERSTON | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| UPPER KENT | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| WALNEY ISLAND | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) | ||
| WINDERMERE AND AMBLESIDE | Modern (2024) Ward | Office for National Statistics, Open Geography Portal (Wards (December 2024) Boundaries UK) |
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was preceded by | CUMBRIA | Modern (post 1974) County | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022) |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH WEST | Government Region | 01 Apr 2023 | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022) |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2023 | was created through the abolition of | BARROW IN FURNESS | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022) | |
| 01 Apr 2023 | was created through the abolition of | EDEN | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022) | |
| 01 Apr 2023 | was created through the abolition of | SOUTH LAKELAND | United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022) |
If the boundaries of the District/Unitary Authority changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Westmorland and Furness (Unitary Authority) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/13423234
Date accessed: 11th December 2025
