Newport

Settlement in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Newport

Grubby direction sign 1 mile from Blanchworth Pointing towards a minor road, the sign facing the A38 in Gloucestershire 
is 1 mile from Blanchworth, 2½ from Stinchcombe, 3 from North Nibley.
Grubby direction sign 1 mile from Blanchworth Credit: Jaggery

Newport is a small town located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated along the River Severn, it has a population of around 3,000 residents. The town is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills.

The history of Newport dates back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. Throughout the centuries, the town has grown and developed, incorporating a mix of architectural styles that reflect its rich heritage. Some notable landmarks include St. Mary's Church, a striking medieval building, and Newport Castle, a 14th-century structure that now lies in ruins.

Despite its relatively small size, Newport offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The town center features a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to the needs and tastes of the local community. There are also several schools, a library, and a leisure center, providing facilities for education and recreation.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling, with numerous trails and paths to explore. Additionally, the River Severn provides a tranquil setting for boating enthusiasts and anglers alike.

Newport benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The M4 motorway is also easily accessible, providing convenient access to larger urban areas such as Bristol and Cardiff.

Overall, Newport, Gloucestershire, is a charming town that combines historical charm with natural beauty, making it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Grubby direction sign 1 mile from Blanchworth Pointing towards a minor road, the sign facing the A38 in Gloucestershire 
is 1 mile from Blanchworth, 2½ from Stinchcombe, 3 from North Nibley.
Grubby direction sign 1 mile from Blanchworth
Pointing towards a minor road, the sign facing the A38 in Gloucestershire is 1 mile from Blanchworth, 2½ from Stinchcombe, 3 from North Nibley.
Typo on a temporary sign in rural Gloucestershire Temporary signs across a minor road face the A38 in October 2023.
NURSARY is a typo for NURSERY
Typo on a temporary sign in rural Gloucestershire
Temporary signs across a minor road face the A38 in October 2023. NURSARY is a typo for NURSERY
Berkeley Castle View of the castle from the garden.  Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by the Berkeley family who are the present owners. They have resided here for over 800 years. Overlooking the River Severn and the border with Wales, the castle was built as a defence against the Welsh.
Berkeley Castle
View of the castle from the garden. Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by the Berkeley family who are the present owners. They have resided here for over 800 years. Overlooking the River Severn and the border with Wales, the castle was built as a defence against the Welsh.
Berkeley Castle - The Inner Bailey The courtyard is entered by the Bailey Gate just visible.  The architecture above the gate is influenced by that of Venice.  On the right is the Norman Keep built just after 1154 on the site of the original Norman motte.  It was in here that Edward II was imprisoned and murdered.
Berkeley Castle - The Inner Bailey
The courtyard is entered by the Bailey Gate just visible. The architecture above the gate is influenced by that of Venice. On the right is the Norman Keep built just after 1154 on the site of the original Norman motte. It was in here that Edward II was imprisoned and murdered.
Berkeley Castle -  game larder This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air.
Berkeley Castle - game larder
This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air.
Berkeley Castle - terraced garden The battlements of the castle have been formed into part of  the garden.
Berkeley Castle - terraced garden
The battlements of the castle have been formed into part of the garden.
Berkeley Castle - the Bailey Gate Entrance into the Inner Bailey is through this gate which used to have a portcullis. One can see the slit in the arch where it would have been.  The Bailey Gate was built in the 14C.
Berkeley Castle - the Bailey Gate
Entrance into the Inner Bailey is through this gate which used to have a portcullis. One can see the slit in the arch where it would have been. The Bailey Gate was built in the 14C.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Berkeley tomb This is the tomb of Thomas the 8th Lord Berkeley (died 1361) and his second wife Katherine.  Thomas was one of two custodians of Edward II when he was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle.  While he was absent from the Castle the King was murdered.  Thomas was summoned in front of a jury for the murder but was acquitted.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Berkeley tomb
This is the tomb of Thomas the 8th Lord Berkeley (died 1361) and his second wife Katherine. Thomas was one of two custodians of Edward II when he was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle. While he was absent from the Castle the King was murdered. Thomas was summoned in front of a jury for the murder but was acquitted.
St Mary's Church Berkeley -  Memorial On the south wall of the church is a memorial to Dr Edward Jenner, who became famous for his spread of vaccination against smallpox, although the less well-known Benjamin Jesty, a farmer of Yetminster, Dorset, was experimenting with his smallpox vaccinating about 20 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4514647">ST5910 : Benjamin Jesty blue plaque, Yetminster</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1500913">SY9777 : The grave of Benjamin Jesty - Worth Matravers</a>.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Memorial
On the south wall of the church is a memorial to Dr Edward Jenner, who became famous for his spread of vaccination against smallpox, although the less well-known Benjamin Jesty, a farmer of Yetminster, Dorset, was experimenting with his smallpox vaccinating about 20 years earlier ST5910 : Benjamin Jesty blue plaque, Yetminster and SY9777 : The grave of Benjamin Jesty - Worth Matravers.
Pool in gardens at Berkeley Castle Formerly this was a swimming pool in the Italianate style gardens of Berkeley Castle created for the 8th Earl of Berkeley in the early 20th century.  These days it is an ornate feature of the gardens which you certainly wouldn't want to swim in.
Pool in gardens at Berkeley Castle
Formerly this was a swimming pool in the Italianate style gardens of Berkeley Castle created for the 8th Earl of Berkeley in the early 20th century. These days it is an ornate feature of the gardens which you certainly wouldn't want to swim in.
Berkeley Castle Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle reflected in a garden pool Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle reflected in a garden pool
Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle Berkeley Castle has been inhabited for around 900 years by the Berkeley family. King Edward II was held imprisoned in the castle where he was also murdered in 1327.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle has been inhabited for around 900 years by the Berkeley family. King Edward II was held imprisoned in the castle where he was also murdered in 1327.
Old Milestone by B4066, Berkeley Heath The Milestone is located in front of Field View on verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Berkeley (Stroud District). Carved stone post, erected by the Berkley & Dursley (Division) turnpike trust in the 19C Century, Minor chips on edges. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6098469" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6098469">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
TO / (BERKELEY) / 1 / MILE  

Milestone Society National ID: GL_BKDY01
Old Milestone by B4066, Berkeley Heath
The Milestone is located in front of Field View on verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Berkeley (Stroud District). Carved stone post, erected by the Berkley & Dursley (Division) turnpike trust in the 19C Century, Minor chips on edges. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- TO / (BERKELEY) / 1 / MILE Milestone Society National ID: GL_BKDY01
Berkeley Church The detached bell-tower dates from 1753AD. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
Berkeley Church
The detached bell-tower dates from 1753AD. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
Berkeley Castle Entrance to Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle
Entrance to Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle  from the gardens The scene remains unchanged over many years
Berkeley Castle from the gardens
The scene remains unchanged over many years
Swanley Junction View past the postbox at the end of Swanley Lane, to the intersection with the A38 near Woodford
Swanley Junction
View past the postbox at the end of Swanley Lane, to the intersection with the A38 near Woodford
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Newport is located at Grid Ref: ST6997 (Lat: 51.6781, Lng: -2.438773)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.6781,-2.438773
Newport
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Postal Code: GL13 9
Wikidata: Q7018692
Lat/Long: 51.6771248/-2.4366574
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.6793766/-2.4407955
Bus Stop
Newport Towers Hotel
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL3475
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan NaptanCode: gloamgta
Naptan Street: A38
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Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.6772299/-2.4360169
Bus Stop
Newport Towers Hotel
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL3476
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Newport Towers Hotel
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: gloamgpt
Naptan Street: A38
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.6773701/-2.4362521
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 09:30
Collection Times Checked: 2015-08-18
Mapillary: 587536159968380
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL13 196
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2023-03-23
Lat/Long: 51.6766243/-2.4365323
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.67823/-2.4427928
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 51.6787908/-2.4453029
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 51.680142/-2.4434441
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 51.6807657/-2.4424148
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 51.6812617/-2.4419629
Marker: aerial
Operator: CLH
Operator Old: GPSS
Utility: oil
Lat/Long: 51.6817016/-2.4415988
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: In old phone box
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Man Made: telephone_box
Ref: CHT-RT-1212
Survey Date: 2021-11-17
Lat/Long: 51.6775051/-2.4361883
Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 51.6774663/-2.4362116
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