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Although known historically as a 'city', due to its status as the Seat of the Bishop of Llandaf, it was never incorporated, and by the 19th century was considered little more than a village. Llandaf was gradually absorbed into the borough of Cardiff during the 19th and 20th centuries; and was officially incorporated into the city in 1922.
Applications may only be made by an elected local authority – normally, in respect of the entire local authority area.
In recognition of the fact that the legislation underpinning local authorities is different in Scotland, however, applications may be submitted by Scottish local authorities on behalf of distinct areas within the unitary local authority boundary
'It was only in the 1970s or 80s it was discovered [St Asaph] did not have any official honours or letters patent.'
The Cathedral city was previously the only one of the twenty two ancient cathedral dioceses in England and Wales (pre-Reformation) not to have been awarded city status.
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