A county in the West Midlands of England, known for its rural landscape, cider production, and Hereford cattle. It borders Wales and is characterized by rolling countryside and market towns.
From Old English 'Herefordscir,' meaning 'shire of Hereford.' Hereford itself comes from 'here' (army) + 'ford' (river crossing), literally meaning 'army ford,' referring to a strategic river crossing point.
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