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Monmouthshire ( / ˈmɒnməθʃər, ˈmʌn -/ MON-məth-shər, MUN-; Welsh: Sir Fynwy) is a county in the south east of Wales. It borders Powys to the north; the English counties of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire to the north and east; the Severn Estuary to the south, and Torfaen, Newport and Blaenau Gwent to the west.
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- David Davies
Monmouthshire, county of southeastern Wales. The present county of Monmouthshire borders England to the east, the River Severn estuary to the south, the county boroughs of Newport, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent to the west, and the county of Powys to the north.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Monmouth is administered by Monmouthshire County Council, one of the 22 unitary local authorities in Wales formed in 1996. Its offices were located until 2012 at the former Gwent County Hall at Croesyceiliog , Cwmbran ; its main offices are now located at Rhydar, just outside Usk .
Monmouth, town, historic and present county of Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), southeastern Wales. It is situated at the confluence of the Rivers Wye and Monnow on the English border. The town of Monmouth, granted its first royal charter in 1256, became important as the market for a rich agricultural.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Monmouthshire (Welsh: Sir Fynwy) is a historic county in the south east of Wales, adjacent to the English counties of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. It is sometimes known as Gwent , which was a medieval Welsh kingdom situated in roughly the same area, though the two regions' borders don't quite match up.
Monmouthshire is noted for its ruined abbeys and ruined castles and its unspoiled views. It stands between Gloucestershire and Herefordshire on the east, and Glamorgan in the west. The county begins at the Wye, the long, rich river entering the Severn south of Chepstow.
Location and Overview. Nestled in the southeastern corner of Wales, Monmouthshire is a county that boasts stunning landscapes, rich history, and a vibrant culture. Bordering England's Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, this picturesque region offers a delightful blend of English and Welsh influences.
