About Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire is a county located in the southeastern part of Wales. The county town is Monmouth, and other towns include Abergavenny, Chepstow and Magor. The county is bounded to the north by Herefordshire, England, to the east by Gloucestershire, England, to the south by the Bristol Channel, and to the west by Carmarthenshire. Monmouthshire is one of the historic counties of Wales, and was established in the 12th century. The county has a population of approximately 86,000 people.
The county is largely rural, with a landscape of rolling hills and valleys. The River Wye runs through the county, and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal also runs through the county. There are several castles in the county, including Chepstow Castle, Monmouth Castle and Raglan Castle. The county is also home to several stately homes, such as Llantarnam Grange and Tredegar House.
Monmouthshire has a long history dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain. The county was part of the territory of the Silures tribe, who were conquered by the Romans in AD 75. The Romans built a number of forts and towns in the area, including Caerleon and Blestium (Monmouth). After the Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, the area was conquered by the Saxons. In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England, and Monmouthshire came under Norman rule.
In the 12th century, Monmouthshire was established as a separate county. The first recorded use of the name “Monmouthshire” was in 1138. The county has been part of Wales since 1282, when it was annexed by Edward I. In 1536, the county was annexed by Henry VIII as part of the Act of Union between England and Wales. In 1974, Monmouthshire was re-established as a county within Wales.
Monmouthshire is a predominantly rural county with a population of approximately 86,000 people. The economy is largely based on agriculture, with dairy farming being particularly important. There are also a number of light engineering and manufacturing companies in the county. Tourism is also an important industry, with attractions such as Chepstow Castle and Raglan Castle attracting visitors from all over the world
