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Blaenau Gwent CA, Monmouthshire / Brecknockshire

Blaenau Gwent is a council area. It forms the unitary authority in a single-tier system of local government. The name means "uplands of Gwent" and had previously been an alternative name for the ancient parish of Aberystruth which covered part of the area. The council area covers parts of two historic counties: Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire.

Place Type: Council Area
Historic County: Monmouthshire / Brecknockshire
Lat, Long: 51.76674994,-3.193860782
Grid Reference: SO 1771 0823
Council Area: Blaenau Gwent CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 318648
GSS Code: W06000019
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Blaenau_Gwent_CA,_Monmouthshire_318648

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