Gwent
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Gwent is a preserved county in south-east Wales. Gwent County Council was formed in 1974, and named after the ancient kingdom of Gwent. The county corresponded closesly to the previous county of Monmouthshire, which had had an ambiguous status, being considered as if part of England, but always included with Wales in legislation. Since 1974 Gwent has been definitively part of Wales.
The county council was abolished in 1996, but Gwent still exists for ceremonial purposes as a prserved county. It now covers several administrative districts, namely Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire (covering only part of the historic county of that name), Newport, and Torfaen.
Gwent Police remains the police force for the area.
