St Bride's Netherwent

Settlement in Monmouthshire

Wales

St Bride's Netherwent

The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Beside the A48.
The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Credit: Eirian Evans

St Bride's Netherwent is a small village located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, it lies approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Chepstow and 20 miles west of the city of Newport.

This rural village is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting, characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and charming country lanes. It is surrounded by a natural beauty that attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and cyclists.

Historically, St Bride's Netherwent has been an agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in its economy. The village is dotted with traditional stone-built houses, farm buildings, and barns, lending it a timeless, quintessentially Welsh atmosphere.

One of the notable features of St Bride's Netherwent is its parish church, dedicated to St. Bride. This beautiful medieval church dates back to the 13th century and features a striking tower and a well-preserved interior. It serves as a place of worship for the local community and is also of historical interest to visitors.

Despite its small size, the village has a strong sense of community, with various local events and gatherings taking place throughout the year. It offers a peaceful and tranquil living environment, attracting those seeking a slower-paced lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Overall, St Bride's Netherwent is a charming village that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and a close-knit community, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slice of rural Welsh life.

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St Bride's Netherwent Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.60338/-2.823584 or Grid Reference ST4389. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow Beside the A48.
The Rock and Fountain Inn, Penhow
Beside the A48.
The track to Castle Farm
The track to Castle Farm
The house on the hill A 17th century house on the site of Penhow Castle
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The house on the hill
A 17th century house on the site of Penhow Castle LinkExternal link
A natural moat l land below Penhow Castle the natural plain and its little stream forms a natural barrier
A natural moat
l land below Penhow Castle the natural plain and its little stream forms a natural barrier
Field at Penhow
Field at Penhow
Row of trees
Row of trees
Quarry wall A curious ring wall left around a quarry, and then breached.
Quarry wall
A curious ring wall left around a quarry, and then breached.
Disused Quarry Another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5703090">ST4291 : Quarry wall</a>
Disused Quarry
Another view of ST4291 : Quarry wall
Quarry entrance a series of stern warnings
Quarry entrance
a series of stern warnings
The A48 The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48">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>
The A48
The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. LinkExternal link
A48 The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A48">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>
A48
The A48 runs 119 miles from Gloucester to Carmarthen across South Wales. LinkExternal link
Barn at the Rock and Fountain Inn This is an ancient monument, a 17th century barn and stable
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Barn at the Rock and Fountain Inn
This is an ancient monument, a 17th century barn and stable LinkExternal link
Penhow Castle Grade II* Listed Penhow was developed from a heavily-built keep and was the first castle with a stone keep to be built in Britain by the conquering Normans in 1070 and has claims to be the oldest inhabited castle in Wales. Less than a century after the keep tower was built the larger area of the inner bailey was enclosed within a thick stone curtain wall. By the 14th century Penhow was quite a stronghold. The drawbridge was operated by counterweights of stone rediscovered in 1979. Above the lower hall, the Great Hall achieved its present shape in the late 1480s. The Lewis family converted Penhow from an old-fashioned castle to a modern house shortly after 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was High Sheriff of the county. Stephen Weeks bought the Norman stronghold in 1973 and rebuilt the ruins into an award-winning attraction that opened to the public in 1978. Penhow Castle was sold to a London businessman and closed to the public on 29th December 2002. The important thing about the house is that it was home to the famous Seymour family which eventually produced a King and Queen of England in Jane Seymour and Edward VI.
Penhow Castle
Grade II* Listed Penhow was developed from a heavily-built keep and was the first castle with a stone keep to be built in Britain by the conquering Normans in 1070 and has claims to be the oldest inhabited castle in Wales. Less than a century after the keep tower was built the larger area of the inner bailey was enclosed within a thick stone curtain wall. By the 14th century Penhow was quite a stronghold. The drawbridge was operated by counterweights of stone rediscovered in 1979. Above the lower hall, the Great Hall achieved its present shape in the late 1480s. The Lewis family converted Penhow from an old-fashioned castle to a modern house shortly after 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was High Sheriff of the county. Stephen Weeks bought the Norman stronghold in 1973 and rebuilt the ruins into an award-winning attraction that opened to the public in 1978. Penhow Castle was sold to a London businessman and closed to the public on 29th December 2002. The important thing about the house is that it was home to the famous Seymour family which eventually produced a King and Queen of England in Jane Seymour and Edward VI.
St John's church, Penhow
St John's church, Penhow
St John's church, Penhow - interior
St John's church, Penhow - interior
Perfect Doggy Daycare & Grooming Centre, Llanvaches Set back from Pike Road, viewed in January 2019. Penhow Film Studio <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935768" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935768">Link</a> was here in 2012.
Perfect Doggy Daycare & Grooming Centre, Llanvaches
Set back from Pike Road, viewed in January 2019. Penhow Film Studio Link was here in 2012.
Pike Road, Llanvaches Looking to the northeast along Pike Road towards Old Turnpike Cottages. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3782406" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3782406">Link</a>
Pike Road, Llanvaches
Looking to the northeast along Pike Road towards Old Turnpike Cottages. Link
Pike Road towards the A48, Llanvaches Ahead for the Rock & Fountain and Penhow.
Pike Road towards the A48, Llanvaches
Ahead for the Rock & Fountain and Penhow.
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St Bride's Netherwent is located at Grid Ref: ST4389 (Lat: 51.60338, Lng: -2.823584)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: St Brides Netherwent, Saint-y-brid

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