Newbridge-on-Usk
Newbridge-on-Usk (Welsh: Pontnewydd ar Wysg) is a hamlet in the village and parish of Tredunnock, near Usk, Monmouthshire, south east Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Location
[edit]Newbridge-on-Usk is located on the River Usk 5 miles (8 km) to the north of Newport in the Vale of Usk. Situated below the steep Wentwood escarpment, it lies between the historic towns of Caerleon and Usk, about 4 miles (6.4 km) from the junction 24 of the M4 motorway via the B4237 Coldra, B4236 and Catsash Road.
History and amenities
[edit]At the river is the Newbridge Inn, once owned by radio and television presenter Chris Evans.[1] The inn is owned and run by the Celtic Manor Resort.[2]
The elegant red sandstone three-arched New Bridge dates from 1779 and is said to have been designed by William Edwards. It is Grade II* listed.[3] It stands at the Normal Tidal Limit (NTL) of the River Usk.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Paul (7 June 2008). "Lunch at the Newbridge Inn, Tredunnock, near Usk". Passionate about South Wales. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Newbridge on Usk". The Celtic Manor Resort. 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ New Bridge, Llantrisant Fawr, British Listed Building. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ^ Grid reference ST384948
External links
[edit]- Map sources for Newbridge-on-Usk
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Newbridge-on-Usk and surrounding area
51°38′55″N 2°53′30″W / 51.6486°N 2.8917°W
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