Newbridge-on-Usk explained

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

Newbridge-on-Usk is located on the River Usk 5miles 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 4miles from the junction 24 of the M4 motorway via the B4237 Coldra, B4236 and Catsash Road.

History and amenities

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.

External links

51.6486°N -2.8917°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lunch at the Newbridge Inn, Tredunnock, near Usk . Paul . Passionate about South Wales . 7 June 2008 . 22 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Newbridge on Usk . The Celtic Manor Resort . 2013 . 22 January 2013.
  3. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-23490-new-bridge-llantrisant-fawr New Bridge, Llantrisant Fawr