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Abergavenny Hundred

Historical division of Monmouthshire, Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Abergavenny was an ancient hundred of Monmouthshire.

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Abergavenny

Abergavenny within Monmouthshire
Area
 • 183178,290 acres (316.8 km2)[1]
Population
 • 185150,086[1]
 • 186154,742[1]
History
 • Created1542
Statushundred
Subdivisions
 • TypeDivisions
 • UnitsHigher and Lower
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It was situated in the northern part of the county, bounded on the north by Herefordshire; on the east by the hundreds of Skenfrith, Raglan, and Usk; on the south by Wentloog hundred; and on the west by Wentloog and Brecknockshire.

It contained the following ancient parishes:

The administration of the area is now divided between the local authorities of Monmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent. Part is within the area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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