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Trostre

Settlement in Monmouthshire

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Trostre

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

Trostre is a small village located in the historic county of Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it lies near the River Usk and is approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Usk. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields dominating the landscape.

Trostre is characterized by its tranquility and rural charm. It is a close-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The village consists mainly of traditional stone houses, giving it a timeless and quaint atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Trostre has a rich history. It was originally a farming community, with agriculture playing a significant role in the village's economy. Over the years, however, the agricultural sector has declined, and most residents now commute to nearby towns and cities for employment.

The village offers limited amenities, with a local pub being the main social hub for residents and visitors. For more extensive services, residents typically rely on the nearby towns of Usk and Newport.

Trostre is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. It is also within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering residents access to stunning natural beauty.

In summary, Trostre is a small village in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its tranquility, rural charm, and picturesque surroundings. With a rich history and close-knit community, it offers residents a peaceful lifestyle amidst the stunning Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.731044/-2.928097 or Grid Reference SO3604. 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.
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.
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.
Fields and wooded hill The wood is named Coed Shenkin Morris.
Fields and wooded hill
The wood is named Coed Shenkin Morris.
Road to Pantycolin and Trostrey Court Looking north, away from the Usk valley.
Road to Pantycolin and Trostrey Court
Looking north, away from the Usk valley.
Road to Llancayo Looking south with the Llancayo windmill over to the right.
Road to Llancayo
Looking south with the Llancayo windmill over to the right.
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.
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Trostre is located at Grid Ref: SO3604 (Lat: 51.731044, Lng: -2.928097)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Trostrey

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