Abergavenny (hundred)
| Abergavenny | |
|---|---|
 Abergavenny within Monmouthshire |
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| Area | |
| • 1831 | 78,290 acres (316.8 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1851 | 50,086 |
| • 1861 | 54,742 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1542 |
| Status | hundred |
| Subdivisions | |
| • Type | Divisions |
| • Units | Higher and Lower |
Abergavenny was an ancient hundred of Monmouthshire.
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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