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The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with four unitary authorities: [[Bridgend]], [[Merthyr Tydfil]], [[Rhondda Cynon Taff]], and part of  
 
The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with four unitary authorities: [[Bridgend]], [[Merthyr Tydfil]], [[Rhondda Cynon Taff]], and part of  
[[Caerphilly]]]. West Glamorgan was retained for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. The boundaries of the preserved county were later adjusted to put the whole of Caerphilly in [[Gwent]].
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[[Caerphilly]]. West Glamorgan was retained for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. The boundaries of the preserved county were later adjusted to put the whole of Caerphilly in [[Gwent]].
  
 
It is part of the [[South Wales Police]] area.
 
It is part of the [[South Wales Police]] area.

Revision as of 21:39, 11 October 2012

Mid Glamorgan (Welsh: Morgannwg Ganol) is a former county in south Wales. It was created in 1974.

The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with four unitary authorities: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and part of Caerphilly. West Glamorgan was retained for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. The boundaries of the preserved county were later adjusted to put the whole of Caerphilly in Gwent.

It is part of the South Wales Police area.