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Gwent as a local government unit again ceased to exist in 1996, when replaced by the unitary local authorities of Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Caerphilly (which included parts of Mid Glamorgan), and Monmouthshire.
May 23, 2018 · Gwent Former county in se Wales. It was formed in 1974 from most of Monmouthshire, part of Breconshire, and Newport. In 1996 Gwent was abolished and Monmouthshire was reconstituted with new boundaries and four new county boroughs, including Blaenau Gwent.
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Dec 29, 2022 · Gwent was a short-lived county in Wales, formed during the controversial re-organisation of local government in 1974, but abolished following further re-organisation in 1996. The county was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 out of the historic county of Monmouthshire.
The Act abolished the Marcher Lordships and new counties, amongst them the County or Shire of Monmouth, which combining the lordships east of the Usk with Newport and Caerleon to the west of it. The arms attributed to the Kingdom of Gwent have become the pattern of the Flag of Monmouthshire .
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In 1974, Monmouthshire was abolished and the county of Gwent was formed, encompassing both the historic county of Monmouthshire and the county borough of Newport. Although named after the ancient kingdom of Gwent, the county of Gwent only lasted for just over 20 years.
Gwent is one of the eight preserved counties of Wales . It was created on 1 April 1974. It was named after the Kingdom of Gwent, an ancient kingdom. In 1996, it was abolished and became five seperate counties and boroughs. These are Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, City of Newport and Torfaen .
