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Geographic divisions of England
The counties of England are a type of subdivision of England. Counties have been used as administrative areas in England since Anglo-Saxon times. There
Counties_of_England
Category of areas in England
Ceremonial counties, formally known as counties for the purposes of the lieutenancies, are areas of England to which lord-lieutenants are appointed. A
Ceremonial counties of England
Ceremonial_counties_of_England
Category of areas of England
The historic counties of England were subdivisions that were established for administration by the Normans, in many cases based on earlier kingdoms and
Historic_counties_of_England
Former subnational divisions of England
county council for each area. Some geographically large historic counties were divided into several administrative counties, each with its own county
Administrative counties of England
Administrative_counties_of_England
List of geographic divisions
This is a list of the counties of the United Kingdom. The history of local government in the United Kingdom differs between England, Northern Ireland,
List of counties of the United Kingdom
List_of_counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
system of local government was introduced across England in 1974, with an upper level of county councils classified as metropolitan counties and non-metropolitan
Two-tier local government in England
Two-tier_local_government_in_England
This is a list of historic counties of England by area as at the 1831 census. Note that Monmouthshire was considered to be part of England at the time.
List of counties of England by area in 1831
List_of_counties_of_England_by_area_in_1831
list of counties in England by population. England's counties are variously defined. Ceremonial counties were formed from local government counties in 1997
Counties in England by population
Counties_in_England_by_population
Type of county-level administrative division of England
Metropolitan counties are a subdivision of England which were originally used for local government. There are six metropolitan counties: Greater Manchester
Metropolitan_county
is a list of the ceremonial counties of England by their highest point. List of counties of England and Wales in 1964 by highest point List of mountains
List of ceremonial counties of England by highest point
List_of_ceremonial_counties_of_England_by_highest_point
County-level entity in England
Non-metropolitan counties cover the majority of England with the exception of Greater London, the Isles of Scilly, and the six metropolitan counties: Greater
Non-metropolitan_county
Sovereign state in Europe before 1707
creation of the administrative counties in 1889. Unlike the partly self-governing boroughs that covered urban areas, the counties of medieval England existed
Kingdom_of_England
the ceremonial counties of England as per the Lieutenancies Act 1997, as amended. Also included are the three points at which two counties meet the borders
List of tripoints of counties of England
List_of_tripoints_of_counties_of_England
are also informally known as "geographic counties", to distinguish them from other types of counties of England. Heraldic bearings are granted to individuals
List_of_English_flags
County of England
(/ˈnɔːrfək, -fʊk/ NOR-fək, -fuuk) is a ceremonial county in England, located in the East of England and East Anglia. It borders Lincolnshire and The Wash
Norfolk
Historic county of England
Ambulance Historic counties of England Some areas at the edges of the historic county are not within the four ceremonial counties named after Yorkshire
Yorkshire
County of England
Kent is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Essex across the Thames Estuary to the north, the Strait of Dover to the south-east
Kent
Counties of England that surround London
The term home counties describes a number of English counties close to London. There is no precise definition, but the counties bordering London are most
Home_counties
Subdivisions of the United Kingdom
The postal counties of the United Kingdom, now known as former postal counties, were postal subdivisions in routine use by the Royal Mail until 1996.
Postal counties of the United Kingdom
Postal_counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
Subnational divisions of the United Kingdom
purposes. In some areas of England and Wales, counties still perform the functions of modern local government. In other parts of the United Kingdom, especially
Counties of the United Kingdom
Counties_of_the_United_Kingdom
Subdivision used by most states in the United States
the total is 3,244 counties and county-equivalents in the United States. The idea of counties originated with the counties of England. English (after 1707
County_(United_States)
Counties in English or Welsh cricket without first-class status
The National Counties, known as the Minor Counties before 2020, are the cricketing counties of England and Wales that do not have first-class status.
National_Counties_(cricket)
List of counties of England and Wales in 1964 by highest point. In 1964 they are more or less the ancient counties, with the addition of the County of London
List of counties of England and Wales in 1964 by highest point
List_of_counties_of_England_and_Wales_in_1964_by_highest_point
about the ceremonial counties of England: List of ceremonial counties in England by GVA List of ceremonial counties of England by highest point Includes
List of ceremonial counties in England by GDP
List_of_ceremonial_counties_in_England_by_GDP
Biological recording division of the British Isles
Watson in the third volume of his Cybele Britannica, published in 1852. Watson's vice-counties were based on the ancient counties of Britain, but often subdividing
Vice-county
Geographical and administrative region in some countries
London, Berkshire, and the Isles of Scilly. The historic counties are also the basis for the 48 ceremonial counties of England, which still each have lords-lieutenants
County
Country within the United Kingdom
(shire) counties and 6 metropolitan counties. The shire counties were two-tier (county council + district councils), while the metropolitan counties had a
England
Country of the United Kingdom
Sub-Regions of England Districts of England Civil parishes in England Municipalities of England Unitary authorities of England Counties of England Metropolitan
Outline_of_England
King of England (1422–61, 1470–71)
had often not been paid, added to the lawlessness in the southern counties of England. Jack Cade led a rebellion in Kent in 1450, calling himself "John
Henry_VI_of_England
Rugby team
England Counties XV is a representative rugby union team, formed in 2002, open to English players who play in the County Championship and the third tier
England_Counties_XV
Statistical areas of England
population, the development of urban centres in England and before England through time. Settlements in ceremonial counties of England by population, places
List of ONS built-up areas in England by population
List_of_ONS_built-up_areas_in_England_by_population
Traditional British term for county
Worcestershire Yorkshire These counties, on their historical boundaries, cover a little more than half the area of England. The counties that do not use "-shire"
Shire
County of England
introduced metropolitan counties, which covered the largest urban areas, and non-metropolitan counties elsewhere. Both types of county were divided into districts
County_Durham
UK society
of British Counties (ABC) is a non-party-political society formed in 1989 by television personality Russell Grant to promote the historic counties of
Association of British Counties
Association_of_British_Counties
County of England
Wiltshire (/ˈwɪlt.ʃər, -ʃɪr/; abbreviated to Wilts) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It borders Gloucestershire to the north, Oxfordshire to the
Wiltshire
County of England
Welsh counties of Flintshire and Wrexham, and has a short coastline on the Dee Estuary. The largest settlement is Warrington. The county has an area of 905
Cheshire
Historic county of England
over the county's existence. There are four English historic counties and two Scottish counties that it borders: Northumberland and County Durham to
Cumberland
County of England
ceremonial county in North East England, on the border with Scotland. It is bordered by the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the
Northumberland
1998 novel by Julian Barnes
father are closely related to playing a Counties of England jigsaw puzzle with him. The second part, "England, England", is set in the near future. Martha
England,_England
a list of counties of England, ordered by population as at the 1971 census. The figures presented here include all the administrative counties with their
List of counties of England by population in 1971
List_of_counties_of_England_by_population_in_1971
third most of any state. In Virginia, cities are co-equal levels of government to counties, but towns are part of counties. For some counties, for statistical
List of cities and counties in Virginia
List_of_cities_and_counties_in_Virginia
The number of counties (or equivalents) per state ranges from the three counties of Delaware to the 254 counties of Texas. In New England, where the town
List of United States counties and county equivalents
List_of_United_States_counties_and_county_equivalents
Sub-national area of England
Gloucester). Southern England consists of four regions and 22 counties: the East of England, London, South East and South West. Ceremonial counties are: South West:
Southern_England
population List of ceremonial counties of England Counties of England (Comparative areas and populations) List of United Kingdom county nicknames "Figure 1: Explore
Settlements in ceremonial counties of England by population
Settlements_in_ceremonial_counties_of_England_by_population
County of England
West Midlands is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in the larger West Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Staffordshire to the north and west
West_Midlands_(county)
Here is a list of places, divided by ceremonial counties of England. Northumberland Durham Lancashire Cheshire Derbs. Notts. Lincolnshire Leics. Staffs
List_of_places_in_England
is a list of historic counties of England by area according to the Arrowsmith map of 1815-6, which was in turn generated from the work of the Ordnance
List of counties of England by area in 1815
List_of_counties_of_England_by_area_in_1815
Badminton association
liaises with the 41 Counties of England to provide support to the club and league structures. The body was a founding member of the International Badminton
Badminton_England
Ceremonial divisions of Wales for lieutenancy and shrievalty purposes
include reference to them. The preserved counties were originally almost identical to the 1974–96 counties, but with a few minor changes in line with
Preserved_counties_of_Wales
County of England
former historic counties and the former postal counties. Essex therefore, has different boundaries depending on which type of county is being referred
Essex
King of England in 1483
History of the Counties of England, A History of the County of Buckingham: Volume 4 (1927), pp. 476–482. Retrieved 16 January 2012. "History of Croyland
Edward_V
Administrative division or non-administrative ceremonial area of England
administrative counties and county boroughs with non-metropolitan counties and metropolitan counties, covering the whole of England outside of London. The
Subdivisions_of_England
of historic counties of England by area as at the 1871 census. Note that Monmouthshire was considered to be part of England at the time. Results of 1871
List of counties of England by area in 1871
List_of_counties_of_England_by_area_in_1871
Ceremonial county in England
[ˈkɛrnɔ]) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is one of the Celtic nations and the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the
Cornwall
County of England
introduced metropolitan counties, which covered the largest urban areas, and non-metropolitan counties elsewhere. Both types of county were divided into districts
Lancashire
County of England
as Devonshire /-ʃɪər, -ʃər/ -sheer, -shər) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset
Devon
County of England
Unlike all of its neighbouring counties, Dorset does not have a cathedral. Over 95% of the county falls within the Church of England Diocese of Salisbury
Dorset
County of England
metropolitan county in North West England. It borders Lancashire to the north, Greater Manchester to the east, Cheshire to the south, the Welsh county of Flintshire
Merseyside
County of England
(/ˈwɒrɪkʃər, -ʃɪər/ ; abbreviated Warks) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It is bordered by Staffordshire and Leicestershire to the
Warwickshire
Area with special autonomy from the rest of a kingdom or empire
Rulers of counties palatine created their own feudal baronies, to be held directly from them in capite, such as the Barony of Halton. County palatine
County_palatine
Metropolitan area in England
the responsibility of the borough councils and the City of London Corporation. Greater London is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Hertfordshire to
Greater_London
County of England
Worcs) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It is bordered by Shropshire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands county to the north, Warwickshire
Worcestershire
Historical sub-divisions of Wales
counties. The following population totals of the historical counties were collated by The Historic Counties Trust. The group used ward populations gathered
Historic_counties_of_Wales
County of England
OKS-fərd-shər, -sheer; abbreviated Oxon) is a ceremonial county in South East England. The county is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the
Oxfordshire
Ceremonial county in North West England
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan and ceremonial county in North West England. It borders Lancashire to the north, West Yorkshire and Derbyshire to
Greater_Manchester
Historic county of England
Middlesex (/ˈmɪdəlsɛks/ ; abbreviation: Middx) is one of the historic counties of England. The county boundaries largely followed three rivers: the Thames
Middlesex
list of administrative counties and county boroughs of England by population as at the 1971 census. Administrative counties did not include the county boroughs
List of administrative counties and county boroughs of England by population in 1971
List_of_administrative_counties_and_county_boroughs_of_England_by_population_in_1971
County of England
abbreviated Berks.), officially the Royal County of Berkshire, is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Oxfordshire to the north
Berkshire
County of England
the most wooded county in England, with 22.4% coverage compared to a national average of 11.8% and as such is one of the few counties not to recommend
Surrey
County of England
Keynes. The county historically had slightly different borders, and included the towns of Slough and Eton. It is one of the home counties. The Chiltern
Buckinghamshire
County of England
HART-fərd-shər, -sheer; often abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial county in the East of England. It borders Bedfordshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to
Hertfordshire
title of nobility. The shires of Wessex at this time have essentially survived to the present day, as counties of England (currently ceremonial counties).
History of local government in England
History_of_local_government_in_England
Local government sub-divisions of England
non-metropolitan counties (also known as "shire counties"). These districts typically have populations of 25,000 to 200,000. In this two-tier system, county councils
Districts_of_England
County of England
Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs.) is a ceremonial county in the East of England and East Anglia. It is bordered by Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk
Cambridgeshire
Administrative division of Ireland
define counties to include separate counties within the traditional county of Dublin. In Ireland, the word county nearly always precedes the county name;
Counties_of_Ireland
naco.org. National Association of Counties (NACo). Retrieved January 3, 2025. "Maine Counties | Maine Secretary of State Kids' Page". www.maine.gov. Retrieved
List_of_counties_in_Maine
County in England
(/ˈʃrɒpʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Salop) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England, on the border with Wales. It is bordered by Cheshire to
Shropshire
City and county in England
Bristol (/ˈbrɪstəl/ ) is a city and ceremonial county in South West England. It is on the River Avon, and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and
Bristol
of London and the Isles of Scilly). List of two-tier counties of England by population List of ceremonial counties of England by population List of towns
List of English districts by population
List_of_English_districts_by_population
County of England
(/ˈstæfərdʃɪər, -ʃər/; postal abbreviation Staffs.) is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It borders Cheshire to the north-west, Derbyshire and Leicestershire
Staffordshire
Cricket matches between the historic counties of England and Wales
involves 18 clubs, of which 17 are English and one is from Wales; and the National Counties Championship (formerly the Minor Counties Championship), with
County_cricket
This is a list of ceremonial counties in England by gross value added for the year 2021. Data is gathered by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
List of ceremonial counties in England by GVA
List_of_ceremonial_counties_in_England_by_GVA
County of England
the east of the county, along its border with Worcestershire. Herefordshire is one of the 39 historic counties of England. Herefordshire County Council
Herefordshire
of the United Kingdom. See List of English counties by highest point for tops of the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties, and List of counties
List of highest points in the United Kingdom
List_of_highest_points_in_the_United_Kingdom
County of England
(/ˈnɒtɪŋəmʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Notts.) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. The county is bordered by South Yorkshire to the north-west,
Nottinghamshire
County in South West England
Victoria History of the Counties of England – History of the County of Somerset. Oxford: Oxford University Press, for: The Institute of Historical Research
Somerset
County of England
nor-THAMP-tən-shər, -sheer; abbreviated Northants.) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire
Northamptonshire
two-tier county councils remaining in England after a series of reforms. List of county councils in England Counties of England History of local government
Armorial of county councils of England
Armorial_of_county_councils_of_England
Ceremonial county of England
and Scottish Borders to the north; the English ceremonial counties of Northumberland and County Durham to the east, North Yorkshire to the south-east, and
Cumbria
England-wide governance within the United Kingdom
modern day local authority areas, The geographical/ceremonial counties of England. As of 2024, there are no plans to create a devolved English parliament
Governance_of_England
Post-1844 exclaves of English and Welsh counties
Until 1844, many of the counties in England and Wales had exclaves (detached parts) entirely surrounded by other counties. Under the Counties (Detached Parts)
List of county exclaves in England and Wales 1844–1974
List_of_county_exclaves_in_England_and_Wales_1844–1974
English government review commission
two-tier shire counties of England. The commission, chaired by John Banham, conducted a review of all the non-metropolitan counties of England from 1993 to
Local Government Commission for England (1992)
Local_Government_Commission_for_England_(1992)
professional county cricket clubs, seventeen of them in England and one in Wales, all named after and originally representative of historic counties. These
Cricket_in_England
England, the county boroughs were deemed to be administrative counties themselves. Thus there were 38 administrative counties, of which 8 were county
Administrative counties of Ireland
Administrative_counties_of_Ireland
County of England
is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, the Isle of Wight across the
Hampshire
Hungary Counties of Hungary (1000–1920) Ireland Lithuania Norway Poland By voivodeships Romania Sweden United Kingdom England Scotland List of counties of Scotland
Lists_of_counties
County of England
Suffolk (/ˈsʌfək/ SUF-ək) is a ceremonial county in the East of England and East Anglia. It is bordered by Norfolk to the north, the North Sea to the
Suffolk
County in England
The county was the smallest of the historic counties of England. The geography of Rutland is characterised by low, rolling hills, the highest of which
Rutland
County and island of England
The Isle of Wight (/waɪt/ WYTE) is an island off the south coast of England. It is a unitary authority and also a ceremonial county. It is separated from
Isle_of_Wight
This is a list of counties of England, ordered by population as at the 1981 census. 1981 census
List of counties of England by population in 1981
List_of_counties_of_England_by_population_in_1981
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Bounties
Girl/Female
Muslim
Bounties
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : apparently a variant of German.
Surname or Lastname
English (southern counties)
English (southern counties) : from a Middle English personal name, a pet form of Peter. Compare Parrott.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Countess.
Surname or Lastname
English (northeastern counties)
English (northeastern counties) : unexplained. Compare Hedgepeth.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry IV, Part 1' Earl of March. Scroop.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Feminine Equivalent of Count; Titled
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : occupational name for a treasurer or accountant, from Middle English counter (from Old French conteor).
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : unexplained. Possibly a variant of Masset (see Massett).
Surname or Lastname
English (southern counties)
English (southern counties) : from Middle English woderson ‘son of the woodman’.
Girl/Female
English
Titled. Feminine equivalent of Count.
Surname or Lastname
English (southern counties)
English (southern counties) : apparently a variant of Hapgood.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English contas(e), Old French contesse ‘countess’, applied as a nickname for a proud, haughty woman or for an effeminate or foppish man, or as an occupational name for a servant of a countess.
Surname or Lastname
English (southern counties)
English (southern counties) : unexplained.German : patronymic form of Old 2.
Surname or Lastname
English (southern counties)
English (southern counties) : nickname from Middle English ferette, fyrette ‘ferret’, literally ‘little thief’ (Old French fuiret, furet).
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English (Essex and southeastern counties)
English (Essex and southeastern counties) : variant of the Lancashire name Fairclough, altered by folk etymology.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly northeastern counties)
English (mainly northeastern counties) : variant of Latham.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Bounties
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
King
Boy/Male
Japanese
Bright boy.
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Greek, Swedish
Woman from Lydia
Boy/Male
Tamil
Devavrath | தேவவà¯à®°à®¤
Oath of God, Another name of Bhishma
Male
French
French form of Latin Honorus, HONORÉ means "honor, valor."
Boy/Male
Biblical
Thou art my God.
Male
Hindi/Indian
(सवितृ) Hindi myth name of a sun god, SAVITR means "sunray."
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Representative of Guru
Girl/Female
Tamil
The earth or good earth and it comes from Avani
Boy/Male
Hindu
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
COUNTIES OF-ENGLAND
adv.
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
pl.
of County
prep.
Denoting that by which a person or thing is actuated or impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as, they went of their own will; no body can move of itself; he did it of necessity.
prep.
During; in the course of.
v. t.
One who counts, or reckons up; a calculator; a reckoner.
prep.
Denoting relation to place or time; belonging to, or connected with; as, men of Athens; the people of the Middle Ages; in the days of Herod.
prep.
Denoting possession or ownership, or the relation of subject to attribute; as, the apartment of the consul: the power of the king; a man of courage; the gate of heaven.
prep.
Denoting the material of which anything is composed, or that which it contains; as, a throne of gold; a sword of steel; a wreath of mist; a cup of water.
adv.
In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter.
adv.
Same as Contra. Formerly used to designate any under part which served for contrast to a principal part, but now used as equivalent to counter tenor.
prep.
Denoting identity or equivalence; -- used with a name or appellation, and equivalent to the relation of apposition; as, the continent of America; the city of Rome; the Island of Cuba.
prep.
Denoting nearness or distance, either in space or time; from; as, within a league of the town; within an hour of the appointed time.
prep.
Denoting reference to a thing; about; concerning; relating to; as, to boast of one's achievements.
prep.
Denoting part of an aggregate or whole; belonging to a number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst; as, of this little he had some to spare; some of the mines were unproductive; most of the company.
a.
Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue.
a.
Incapable of being counted; not ascertainable; innumerable.
prep.
Denoting that from which anything proceeds; indicating origin, source, descent, and the like; as, he is of a race of kings; he is of noble blood.
prep.
In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications; as:
v. t.
A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.