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Monmouth

Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy meaning "town on the Monnow") is the historic county town of Monmouthshire, Wales.

Monmouth is situated where the River Monnow meets the River Wye, within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the border with England. The town is 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Cardiff, and 113 miles (182 km) west of London. Monmouth's population in the 2011 census was 10,508, rising from 8,877 in 2001.

The town was the site of a small Roman fort, Blestium, and became established after the Normans built a castle here after 1067. Its medieval stone gated bridge is the only one of its type remaining in Britain. The castle later came into the possession of the House of Lancaster, and was the birthplace of King Henry V in 1387. In 1536, it became the county town of Monmouthshire.

Monmouth later became a tourist centre at the heart of the Wye Valley, as well as a market town. It now serves as a shopping and service centre, and as a focus of educational and cultural activities for its surrounding rural area.
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  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The Monnow Bridge and Gatehouse Restaurant and Inn, Monmouth.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Street, Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Street, Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Street, Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr and The Cross Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr seen overlooking The Overmonnow Cross at Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    A clerical bear! The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr and The Cross Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The unusual Norman font in the 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

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  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The unusual Norman font in the 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The 12th Century church of St Thomas the Martyr and The Cross Monmouth. Click here to find out more about this historic church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Thomas_the_Martyr,_Monmouth

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    L2017_4747

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    The Overmonnow Cross, Monmouth.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Church yard - St Thomas The Martyr, Monmouth.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

  • Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales - August 30, 2017

    Monnow Bridge (Welsh: Pont Trefynwy), in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge. Such bridge towers were common across Europe from medieval times, but many were destroyed due to urban expansion, diminishing defensive requirements and the increasing demands of traffic and trade. The historical and architectural importance of the bridge and its rarity are reflected in its status as a Scheduled Monument and a Grade I listed building. The bridge crosses the River Monnow (Afon Mynwy) 500 metres (1,600 ft) above its confluence with the River Wye.

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