Ceremonial divisions of Wales for lieutenancy and shrievalty purposes
Not to be confused with Historic counties of Wales.
The Preserved Counties (Wales)
Gwent
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Powys
Gwynedd
Clwyd
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Wales
Created by
Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19)
Created
1 April 1996
Number
8
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