Govilon Explained

Coordinates:51.8167°N -7°W
Country:Wales
Official Name:Govilon
Static Image:Govilon Wharf - geograph.org.uk - 1318463.jpg
Static Image Caption:Govilon Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Unitary Wales:Monmouthshire
Lieutenancy Wales:Gwent
Constituency Westminster:Monmouth
Post Town:USK
Postcode Area:NP
Population:1,447
Population Ref:(2011)

Govilon (Welsh: Gofilon) is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern near Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire. It is part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr. The population was 1,447 in 2011.[1]

Attractions

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal passes through the village. The village has views overlooking the valley of the River Usk and up to the heights of the southern flank of the Black Mountains, Wales. Llanwenarth House, nearby, was built in the 16th century and is operated as a hotel.

Governance

The Llanwenarth Ultra ward (covering Govilon) elects a county councillor to Monmouthshire County Council.[2] Llanwenarth Ultra is also a community ward, electing or co-opting up to six of the twelve community councillors to Llanfoist Fawr Community Council.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics.
  2. Book: The County of Monmouthshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2002 . 6 December 2002 . Statutory Instruments. legislation.gov.uk . 30 December 2018.
  3. https://www.llanfoist-fawr-community-council.co.uk/councillors/ Llanfoist Fawr Community Councillors