Basaleg

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Basaleg

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall north side of Cardiff Road. It marks a point 11.440m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Basaleg is a small village located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Newport, it lies on the eastern bank of the River Ebbw, near the confluence with the River Sirhowy. This picturesque village is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering residents and visitors alike a tranquil and scenic setting.

Historically, Basaleg was known for its coal mining industry, which thrived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, as the industry declined, the village underwent a transition towards a more residential and agricultural community.

Today, Basaleg is a charming and tight-knit community, with a population of around 2,500 people. The village boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub. There are also several shops and businesses that cater to the needs of the residents.

The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. Additionally, the nearby River Ebbw is popular among anglers for its abundance of fish species.

Basaleg's location offers convenient access to major transportation routes, with the M4 motorway situated just a few miles to the south. This makes it an ideal base for those commuting to nearby cities such as Newport and Cardiff.

In conclusion, Basaleg is a peaceful village in Monmouthshire, Wales, with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its scenic surroundings and convenient location make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.576084/-3.044605 or Grid Reference ST2786. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall north side of Cardiff Road. It marks a point 11.440m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the west face of St David's RC School. It marks a point 17.780m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of No3 Wells Close. It marks a point 27.760m above mean sea level.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the west angle of the Gaer Park Club. It marks a point 69.614m above mean sea level.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No10 Highfield Road. It marks a point 65.432m above mean sea level.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the cemetery wall on Bassaleg Road. It marks a point 64.470m above mean sea level.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No83 Bassaleg Road. It marks a point 73.460m above mean sea level.

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Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the Motorway Bridge. It marks a point 64.115m above mean sea level.

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Social distancing notice, Tredegar House

Wales is at COVID-19 Alert Level 0. Here is a reminder from the National Trust to main social distancing in indoor areas.

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Tredegar House, Newport

View up towards the main house, across huge courtyard/stable yard

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Works site, Gaer Fort, Newport

For the construction for an Active Travel route around the south-western boundary of Gaer Fort. The existing footpath is being turned into a cycle route. Active travel is about getting from A to B by walking or cycling. Viewed from Wells Close where there was a kissing gate entrance to Gaer Fort.

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Works site on the Gaer Fort, Newport

Site for the construction of an Active Travel route around the south-western boundary of Gaer Fort. The existing footpath is being turned into a cycle route. Active travel is about getting from A to B by walking or cycling. This is the area where the works are situated Link .

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Looking westwards from the Gaer Fort, Newport.

Also known as Tredegar Fort and locally as The Gollars. This is a large Iron Age fort on the western side of the city of Newport and is a noticeable feature which is clearly visible when approaching Newport from Cardiff on the M4 Motorway. It is bounded on the west and the south by the River Ebbw and a railway line. On the eastern side, 1930s housing encroaches almost to the summit and it is also bordered by a 1950s housing estate. With a summit at 91 metres and much of the adjacent land at about sea level, there are extensive views of the surrounding area and across the Severn Estuary towards England. A local historian has written “Around the fairly flat top there is room for a sizeable encampment to be laid out, with an impregnable line of ditches and embankments encircling the slopes. A panoramic view in all directions allowed ample warning of danger and there was easy access to thick forests teeming with game and to the crystal clear, salmon-rich waters of the River Ebbw that flowed round the south western base.” (The History of the Borough of Newport. Haydn Davis)

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View towards the north-west, Gaer Fort, Newport.

Looking over houses at Pye Corner.

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On the eastern edge of Gaer Fort, Newport

Towards the edge of Gaer Estate.

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Tredegar House Country Park, Newport

The gateway into the parkland.

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Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre, Newport

Looking over the canal pound from the small shop in the visitor centre.

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Warning, Blue Algae, Fourteen Locks, Newport

There have been several reports of blue algae on lakes and canals in the local area this summer. The notice says: No animals to be allowed in the water Avoid contact with skin No fishing No swimming or paddling

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Basaleg is located at Grid Ref: ST2786 (Lat: 51.576084, Lng: -3.044605)

Unitary Authority: Newport

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Bassaleg

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