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== Geography ==

== Geography ==

=== Wapentakes ===

=== Wapentakes ===

The county divides into six wapentakes; [[Bassetlaw]] in the north, [[Newark (wapentake)|Newark]] in the east, Bingham in the south-east, Rushcliffe in the south-west, Broxtow in the west and Thurgarton in the centre. As with the historic county itself, none of the wapentakes have any administrative function as of 2024, although some local government districts (into which [[Nottingham County Council]]'s area is divided) and parliamentary constituencies have names based on them.

The county divides into six wapentakes; [[Bassetlaw]] in the north, [[Newark (wapentake)|Newark]] in the east, Bingham in the south-east, Rushcliffe in the south-west, Broxtow in the west and Thurgarton in the centre. As with the historic county itself, none of the wapentakes have any administrative function as of 2024, although some local government districts (into which [[Nottinghamshire County Council]]'s area is divided) and parliamentary constituencies have names based on them.

Prior to the 18th century, Nottinghamshire was divided into eight wapentakes; Oswaldbeck and Lythe were absorbed into Bassetlaw and Thurgarton respectively.

Prior to the 18th century, Nottinghamshire was divided into eight wapentakes; Oswaldbeck and Lythe were absorbed into Bassetlaw and Thurgarton respectively.