Herefordshire is a ceremonial county in the West Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Shropshire to the north, Worcestershire to the east, Gloucestershire to the south-east, and the Welsh counties of Monmouthshire and Powys to the west. The city of Hereford is the largest settlement and the county town.
Established: 1 April 1998
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: West Midlands
Established by: Local Government Commission for England