Cemais Comawndwr

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Cemais Comawndwr

Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire Gwent Wildlife Trust information board with path, cleared that day, going to the left uphill. The tools are being used by a Trust working party on a rainy autumnal day.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire Credit: M J Roscoe

Cemais Comawndwr is a small rural community located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the western part of the county, it covers an area that stretches from the rolling hills of the Black Mountains to the banks of the River Usk.

The community is made up of several small villages and hamlets, including Crickhowell, Llangattock, and Llangenny. These settlements are known for their picturesque landscapes, with lush green fields, meandering rivers, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Cemais Comawndwr is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The park offers a variety of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, attracting visitors from both near and far.

The area is also rich in history and heritage, with several historical sites and landmarks within its boundaries. The ruins of Crickhowell Castle, for example, date back to the 12th century and provide a glimpse into the region's medieval past.

In terms of amenities, Cemais Comawndwr offers a range of services to its residents and visitors. There are local shops, cafes, and restaurants scattered throughout the community, providing essential goods and a taste of local cuisine.

Overall, Cemais Comawndwr is a charming and idyllic community that offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a rural escape, while also providing access to outdoor adventures and a glimpse into Wales' rich history.

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Cemais Comawndwr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.738313/-2.946963 or Grid Reference SO3404. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire Gwent Wildlife Trust information board with path, cleared that day, going to the left uphill. The tools are being used by a Trust working party on a rainy autumnal day.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire
Gwent Wildlife Trust information board with path, cleared that day, going to the left uphill. The tools are being used by a Trust working party on a rainy autumnal day.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire Track uphill viewed from near the GWT information board  in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4743344">SO3505 : Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire</a>. The rope strop round the base of the tree was to assist in felling an unsafe tree.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire
Track uphill viewed from near the GWT information board in SO3505 : Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire. The rope strop round the base of the tree was to assist in felling an unsafe tree.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire Looking down track from near information board in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4743344">SO3505 : Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire</a>. The branch lying across the track is the result of removing unsafe tree branches by a Gwent Wildlife Trust working party.
Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire
Looking down track from near information board in SO3505 : Priory Wood Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire. The branch lying across the track is the result of removing unsafe tree branches by a Gwent Wildlife Trust working party.
Entrance, Priory Wood Nature Reserve Two volunteer members of a Gwent Wildlife Trust working party having a lunch break during a break in the rain. The small gate on the ground had been removed to prevent its being damaged during lopping of unsafe branches; note that, to the left, a branch has broken the fence.
Entrance, Priory Wood Nature Reserve
Two volunteer members of a Gwent Wildlife Trust working party having a lunch break during a break in the rain. The small gate on the ground had been removed to prevent its being damaged during lopping of unsafe branches; note that, to the left, a branch has broken the fence.
Pedestrian entrance, Priory Wood Nature Reserve The gate had been removed to prevent its being damaged during tree surgery by Gwent Wildlife Trust. The fence to the right of the gate post has been damaged by a falling branch. The tree (centre) marked with a red spot was felled later that afternoon.
Pedestrian entrance, Priory Wood Nature Reserve
The gate had been removed to prevent its being damaged during tree surgery by Gwent Wildlife Trust. The fence to the right of the gate post has been damaged by a falling branch. The tree (centre) marked with a red spot was felled later that afternoon.
Thornberry Cottage near Priory Wood A cottage, across the minor road from Priory Wood NR.
Thornberry Cottage near Priory Wood
A cottage, across the minor road from Priory Wood NR.
Paddock above River Usk Horses in field alongside minor road from Chain Bridge.
Paddock above River Usk
Horses in field alongside minor road from Chain Bridge.
Trostrey Court and Farm Viewed from over 500m away from Church Lane.
This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry.
The owner is (2015) President of the Royal Welsh Show; see an article on him here; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/features/13611591.First_Person__Usk_farmer_David_Morgan/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/features/13611591.First_Person__Usk_farmer_David_Morgan/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trostrey Court and Farm
Viewed from over 500m away from Church Lane. This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry. The owner is (2015) President of the Royal Welsh Show; see an article on him here; LinkExternal link
St. David's church, Trostrey A delightful spot on the hillside overlooking Trostrey Court, seen beyond.
Compare with Phil's photo from April 2008; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/764619">SO3504 : St David's church at Trostrey</a>.
St. David's church, Trostrey
A delightful spot on the hillside overlooking Trostrey Court, seen beyond. Compare with Phil's photo from April 2008; SO3504 : St David's church at Trostrey.
Trostrey Court Farm This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry.
Trostrey Court Farm
This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry.
Lane at Trostrey Court Farm This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry.
Lane at Trostrey Court Farm
This large farm sits in a gentle side valley of the Usk. Its main businesses are dairy and poultry.
Designer house, Redgate Below Coed Yr Allt, to the right, by the junction with Church Road.
Designer house, Redgate
Below Coed Yr Allt, to the right, by the junction with Church Road.
Craft Renaissance, Kemeys Commander, Monmouthshire Craft Renaissance (gallery, cafe & workshops) is set back from the west side of the B4598 in rural Monmouthshire.
Craft Renaissance, Kemeys Commander, Monmouthshire
Craft Renaissance (gallery, cafe & workshops) is set back from the west side of the B4598 in rural Monmouthshire.
Trostrey Court entrance drive, Monmouthshire From the east side of the B4598 northwest of Llancayo in rural Monmouthshire.
Trostrey Court entrance drive, Monmouthshire
From the east side of the B4598 northwest of Llancayo in rural Monmouthshire.
Stile and footpath signpost alongside the B4598 near Llancayo On the left here. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5390498" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5390498">Link</a>
Stile and footpath signpost alongside the B4598 near Llancayo
On the left here. Link
Track through a field near Llancayo, Monmouthshire Behind the camera, a footpath sign <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5390512" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5390512">Link</a> points towards the faint track ahead on the left, past the bushes.
Track through a field near Llancayo, Monmouthshire
Behind the camera, a footpath sign Link points towards the faint track ahead on the left, past the bushes.
B4598 layby in rural Monmouthshire Extending for 60 metres alongside the B4598 north of Llancayo.
B4598 layby in rural Monmouthshire
Extending for 60 metres alongside the B4598 north of Llancayo.
Sunday cyclists on the B4598 in rural Monmouthshire Heading towards Kemeys Commander are a few of many cyclists on the roads 
in this rural area between Usk and Abergavenny on a dry, bright Sunday in May 2017.
Sunday cyclists on the B4598 in rural Monmouthshire
Heading towards Kemeys Commander are a few of many cyclists on the roads in this rural area between Usk and Abergavenny on a dry, bright Sunday in May 2017.
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Cemais Comawndwr is located at Grid Ref: SO3404 (Lat: 51.738313, Lng: -2.946963)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Kemeys Commander

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