Llancayo

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

Llancayo

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 Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Llancayo is a small rural village located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated approximately 5 miles south of Usk, it lies in the heart of the picturesque Usk Valley and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside.

The village is home to a close-knit community that preserves its traditional charm and character. Llancayo is known for its quaint cottages, many of which are constructed from local stone and retain their original features. The village also boasts a beautiful parish church, St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a prominent landmark in the area.

Despite its small size, Llancayo offers a range of amenities to its residents. It has a local pub, The Carpenters Arms, which serves as a social hub and offers a warm welcome to visitors. The village is also in close proximity to the market town of Usk, where residents can find a wider range of services including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Llancayo is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. The village is also conveniently located for those wishing to explore further afield, with good transport links connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

In summary, Llancayo is a charming village in Monmouthshire that offers a tranquil setting and a strong sense of community. Its rural location, combined with its historic buildings and stunning natural surroundings, make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Llancayo Images

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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.
Car park, Coleg Gwent Usk campus, 1 One of six campuses across the county; Usk is the most rural. See; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252#.V3QHPbgrLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252#.V3QHPbgrLIU">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>
Car park, Coleg Gwent Usk campus, 1
One of six campuses across the county; Usk is the most rural. See; LinkExternal link
Car park, Coleg Gwent Usk campus, 2 One of six campuses across the county; Usk is the most rural. See; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252#.V3QHPbgrLIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.coleggwent.ac.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252#.V3QHPbgrLIU">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>
Car park, Coleg Gwent Usk campus, 2
One of six campuses across the county; Usk is the most rural. See; LinkExternal link
Track and bridleway Towards The Poplars Farm, crossing the Cayo Brook in the foreground.
Track and bridleway
Towards The Poplars Farm, crossing the Cayo Brook in the foreground.
Wet fields by the lane to Gwehelog Common Looking north-west.
Wet fields by the lane to Gwehelog Common
Looking north-west.
Private drive to Pentwyn Not a public right of way.
Private drive to Pentwyn
Not a public right of way.
Track and bridleway Towards Walnut Tree House, Trostrey Common.
Track and bridleway
Towards Walnut Tree House, Trostrey Common.
Gate and stile Plus a reminder for dog owners to keep their animals on a lead.
Gate and stile
Plus a reminder for dog owners to keep their animals on a lead.
A footpath for wet feet To get to the stile the walker must do a long jump or get wet!
A footpath for wet feet
To get to the stile the walker must do a long jump or get wet!
Lane to Llancayo The wooded hill with Coed Shenkin Morris dark in the background.
Lane to Llancayo
The wooded hill with Coed Shenkin Morris dark in the background.
Great Llancayo Upper Wood Gwehelog Camp hill fort is to the left.
Great Llancayo Upper Wood
Gwehelog Camp hill fort is to the left.
The Llancayo valley Short valley between the Gwehelog Camp and Shenkin Morris hills to the north of Usk.
The Llancayo valley
Short valley between the Gwehelog Camp and Shenkin Morris hills to the north of Usk.
Public path - private shoot Path heads north into the wooded high ground of Trostrey Hill.
Public path - private shoot
Path heads north into the wooded high ground of Trostrey Hill.
Upper Llancayo Farm Large farm with many buildings on both sides of the lane.
Upper Llancayo Farm
Large farm with many buildings on both sides of the lane.
Riverside path Follows the east bank of the Usk from the B4598.
Riverside path
Follows the east bank of the Usk from the B4598.
River Usk Looking downstream where the river squeezes the Abergavenny Road up against the river cliff to the right.
River Usk
Looking downstream where the river squeezes the Abergavenny Road up against the river cliff to the right.
B4598 Abergavenny Road Heading north away from Usk.
B4598 Abergavenny Road
Heading north away from Usk.
Show me another place!

Llancayo is located at Grid Ref: SO3603 (Lat: 51.723553, Lng: -2.914659)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///founders.coping.gilding. Near Usk, Monmouthshire

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Llancayo
Is In: Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Name Cy: Llancaeo
Place: village
Wikidata: Q6661129
Lat/Long: 51.7240362/-2.9165521
Board Type: notice
Description: Parish notices
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Tourism: information
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Post Box
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Llancayo Court
Is In: Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 51.7219887/-2.9168341
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Direction: backward
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Lat/Long: 51.720407/-2.9144954
Addr City: Llancayo
Addr Housename: Oak House
Addr Place: Llancayo Court
Addr Postcode: NP15 1HY
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Addr City: Llancayo
Addr Housename: The Granary
Addr Place: Llancayo Court
Addr Postcode: NP15 1HY
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Addr City: Llancayo
Addr Housename: Ash House
Addr Place: Llancayo Court
Addr Postcode: NP15 1HY
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