The Norman equivalent of the Anglo Saxon shire. Until the 16th century they were administered by sheriffs. In the UK today there are 45 English counties, 8 Welsh, 6 in Northern Ireland and Scotland has 9 county like regions including 3 islands.
  
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Submitted 10th January 1998
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