Traditional counties of Wales
Wales had thirteen traditional counties. They were the basis of local government in Wales until 1974, when they were replaced with eight counties. These in turn were replaced in 1996, by the current counties and county boroughs of Wales.
The counties
- These counties originate in 1282, following King Edward I's conquest.
- These counties originate in 1535, with the Laws in Wales Act, 1535 - converting the remaining Marcher Lordships into counties.
Background
The historian William Rees says, in his "Historical Atlas of Wales": (published 1959)
"... the boundaries of the modern shires have largely been determined by the ancient divisions of the country. The survival of these ancient local divisions within the pattern of historical change constitutes a vital element in the framework of the national life and helps to preserve its continuity."
The British Broadcasting Corporation, in an article about the Shiring of Wales, says:
"Along the border, districts which had long been associated with Wales were added to the counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire."
External links
See also
Traditional counties of Scotland, Traditional counties of England, Association of British Counties
Referenced By
Ceremonial counties of Wales | Counties of Wales | Denbighshire (disambiguation) | Flintshire (disambiguation) | Historic Counties of England | Historic counties of Scotland | Historic county | Historical Counties of England | List of United Kingdom-related topics | List of United Kingdom topics | Preserved counties of Wales | Traditional Counties of England | Traditional County | Traditional counties of England, Scotland, and Wales | Traditional counties of England, Scotland and Wales | Traditional counties of Great Britain | Traditional counties of Scotland | Traditional county of England | UK topics | United Kingdom/Basic Topics
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