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Caer-went

Community in Monmouthshire

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Caer-went

Vine Tree Cottage, Caerwent On the east side of School Lane near the Pound Lane junction.
Vine Tree Cottage, Caerwent Credit: Jaggery

Caer-went is a small community located in the county of Monmouthshire, Wales. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of Chepstow and 10 miles east of Newport. The community covers an area of about 4 square miles and has a population of around 1,200 residents.

The area is known for its rich historical background, with Caer-went being the site of a Roman town called Venta Silurum. The remains of the Roman town are still visible today, including a well-preserved amphitheater, a forum, and a marketplace. These archaeological sites attract many visitors and have contributed to the community's reputation as an important historical location.

In addition to its historical significance, Caer-went is also known for its scenic surroundings. The community is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and farmland providing a picturesque backdrop. This makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Caer-went has a close-knit community, with several local amenities including a primary school, a community hall, and a small number of shops and businesses. The area also benefits from good transport links, with the A48 road passing through the community, connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Caer-went offers a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those interested in history, outdoor activities, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.618591/-2.783241 or Grid Reference ST4591. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Vine Tree Cottage, Caerwent On the east side of School Lane near the Pound Lane junction.
Vine Tree Cottage, Caerwent
On the east side of School Lane near the Pound Lane junction.
Chapel and burial ground, Caerwent Caerwent Evangelical Baptist Chapel is on the east side of School Lane, about 100 metres south of the A48. The chapel's website states that the chapel has been a place of worship since 1815.
Chapel and burial ground, Caerwent
Caerwent Evangelical Baptist Chapel is on the east side of School Lane, about 100 metres south of the A48. The chapel's website states that the chapel has been a place of worship since 1815.
Bumble Bee Cottage, Caerwent On the west side of School Lane, opposite Caerwent Evangelical Baptist Chapel. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806137" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806137">Link</a> Bumble Bee Cottage was formerly named Widows Cottage.
Bumble Bee Cottage, Caerwent
On the west side of School Lane, opposite Caerwent Evangelical Baptist Chapel. Link Bumble Bee Cottage was formerly named Widows Cottage.
Road signs near the northern end of School Lane, Caerwent Road narrows and priority over oncoming vehicles signs are on the approach to the A48.
Road signs near the northern end of School Lane, Caerwent
Road narrows and priority over oncoming vehicles signs are on the approach to the A48.
Northgate House B&B, Caerwent Guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48, viewed in January 2016. This was the Northgate Inn <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701">Link</a> in March 2011.
Northgate House B&B, Caerwent
Guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48, viewed in January 2016. This was the Northgate Inn Link in March 2011.
Guesthouse formerly a pub, Caerwent In January 2016, this is Northgate House, a bed & breakfast guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48. This was the Northgate Inn <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701k" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701k">Link</a> in March 2011.
Guesthouse formerly a pub, Caerwent
In January 2016, this is Northgate House, a bed & breakfast guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48. This was the Northgate Inn Link in March 2011.
Two businesses alongside the A48, Caerwent That Media Group head office <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806187" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806187">Link</a> is on the left. Spot Music (guitar and drums lessons) on the right. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806179" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806179">Link</a>
Two businesses alongside the A48, Caerwent
That Media Group head office Link is on the left. Spot Music (guitar and drums lessons) on the right. Link
Green Lane Studio, Caerwent Premises of Spot Music, on the south side of the A48. Spot Music provides professional guitar, drum, bass and music theory tuition.
Green Lane Studio, Caerwent
Premises of Spot Music, on the south side of the A48. Spot Music provides professional guitar, drum, bass and music theory tuition.
That Media Group head office, Caerwent Located in Green Lane Studio on the south side of the A48. The company website states "That Media Group provides consultancy in design, marketing, print and web. We’ll see the whole picture and take you through from design concepts to marketing strategy to printed materials to web presence".
That Media Group head office, Caerwent
Located in Green Lane Studio on the south side of the A48. The company website states "That Media Group provides consultancy in design, marketing, print and web. We’ll see the whole picture and take you through from design concepts to marketing strategy to printed materials to web presence".
Track past an Ancient Roman wall, Caerwent Viewed from a gate on the south side of the A48. The wall is one of many remnants of the Ancient Roman town of Venta Silurum to be seen in Caerwent. Venta was set up by the Romans in 75 AD as an administrative centre for the defeated Silures tribe.
Track past an Ancient Roman wall, Caerwent
Viewed from a gate on the south side of the A48. The wall is one of many remnants of the Ancient Roman town of Venta Silurum to be seen in Caerwent. Venta was set up by the Romans in 75 AD as an administrative centre for the defeated Silures tribe.
Gas installation below the A48 in Caerwent The large green box is a Wales & West Utilities gas installation. The small green bin is for dog waste only - no litter. The A48 is above the grassy bank.
Gas installation below the A48 in Caerwent
The large green box is a Wales & West Utilities gas installation. The small green bin is for dog waste only - no litter. The A48 is above the grassy bank.
Dinham Road, Caerwent On the north side of the A48.
Dinham Road, Caerwent
On the north side of the A48.
Wales & West Utilities gas installation, Caerwent Alongside a footpath at the bottom of a bank below the A48. On a door, an EX in a black-lined yellow triangle indicates a potentially explosive atmosphere - smoking prohibited.
Wales & West Utilities gas installation, Caerwent
Alongside a footpath at the bottom of a bank below the A48. On a door, an EX in a black-lined yellow triangle indicates a potentially explosive atmosphere - smoking prohibited.
A48 pelican crossing near Dinham Road, Caerwent Viewed along the A48 from opposite the Dinham Road junction. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210">Link</a> Chambers Dictionary states that "pelican" is adapted from "pedestrian light controlled crossing".
A48 pelican crossing near Dinham Road, Caerwent
Viewed along the A48 from opposite the Dinham Road junction. Link Chambers Dictionary states that "pelican" is adapted from "pedestrian light controlled crossing".
Junction of the A48 and Dinham Road, Caerwent The A48 towards Newport passes the right turn into Dinham Road. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210">Link</a>
Junction of the A48 and Dinham Road, Caerwent
The A48 towards Newport passes the right turn into Dinham Road. Link
Blocked off northern end of an unnamed road in Caerwent Viewed from the A48 in January 2016. This looks like it used to be a through route to the A48 for motor vehicles. I saw no road name signs nearby, nor is this blocked-off road named on maps I've consulted.
Blocked off northern end of an unnamed road in Caerwent
Viewed from the A48 in January 2016. This looks like it used to be a through route to the A48 for motor vehicles. I saw no road name signs nearby, nor is this blocked-off road named on maps I've consulted.
50 on the main road through Caerwent 50mph speed limit on the A48.
50 on the main road through Caerwent
50mph speed limit on the A48.
Dual carriageway ahead, Caerwent The bilingual (English and Welsh) blue sign faces the A48, the main road through Caerwent.
Dual carriageway ahead, Caerwent
The bilingual (English and Welsh) blue sign faces the A48, the main road through Caerwent.
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Caer-went is located at Grid Ref: ST4591 (Lat: 51.618591, Lng: -2.783241)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Caerwent

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