History
Denbighshire was created by the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542 from areas previously in the Marches. It was formed from Cantrefi taken as follows;
From the Lordship of Denbigh:
- Rhos
- Rhufoniog
- Dyffryn Clwyd
From Powys Fadog:
- Iâl
- Maelor Gymraeg
- Nanheudwy
- Cynllaith
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