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The historic counties of Wales ( Welsh: siroedd hynafol) were the thirteen sub-divisions used in Wales from either 1282 and 1535, up to their abolishment in 1974 for eight counties. They were used for various functions for several hundred years, [1] but for administrative purposes have been superseded by contemporary sub-national divisions, [2 ...
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- Counties of Wales
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- Preserved Counties of Wales
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Historic counties of Wales. The thirteen historic counties of Wales have been used for many purposes for hundreds of years. Today, the counties are different, and there are now 22 principal areas instead. Some of the names of the old counties are used in the principal areas. [1] The historic counties can also be called " ancient counties".
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The historic counties of Wales were the thirteen sub-divisions used in Wales from either 1282 and 1535, up to their abolishment in 1974 for eight counties. They were used for various functions for several hundred years, but for administrative purposes have been superseded by contemporary sub-national divisions, some of which bear some limited similarity to the historic entities in name and extent.
Jan 31, 2024 · The historic counties of Wales (Welsh: siroedd hynafol ) were the thirteen sub-divisions used in Wales from either 1282 and 1535, up to their abolishment in 1974 for eight counties. They were used for various functions for several hundred years, but for administrative purposes have been superseded b
