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Caerphilly CA, Glamorgan / Monmouthshire

Caerphilly is a council area. It forms the unitary authority in a single-tier system of local government. Though named after the Glamorgan town of Caerphilly, the council area lies either side of the River Rhymney, the border between the historic counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. A small area in the north of the council area (including Llechryd) lies in Brecknockshire.

Place Type: Council Area
Alternative name(s): Caerffili
Historic County: Glamorgan / Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.65332674,-3.204965211
Grid Reference: ST 1673 9563
Council Area: Caerphilly CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 318670
GSS Code: W06000018
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Caerphilly_CA,_Glamorgan_318670

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