Devauden

Community in Monmouthshire

Wales

Devauden

St James, Devauden Passed most days on the way to the office. It was built in 1815 as a school. the short chancel was added in 1838.
St James, Devauden Credit: Philip Pankhurst

Devauden is a small rural community located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Situated in the eastern part of the county, it lies on the edge of the picturesque Wye Valley, known for its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The community covers an area of around 10 square miles.

Devauden is home to a population of approximately 400 residents, living in a mix of traditional stone cottages, modern houses, and farmsteads. The community is known for its tight-knit and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong sense of community spirit.

The village itself features a number of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. The pub serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of food and drink options.

Surrounded by rolling hills and woodland, Devauden offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also known for its abundance of wildlife, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.

Despite its rural setting, Devauden benefits from good transport links, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Chepstow and Newport. The community is also within reach of the M4 motorway, providing convenient connections to Bristol and Cardiff.

Overall, Devauden is a charming and idyllic community, offering a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents, as well as attracting visitors who seek a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Welsh countryside.

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Devauden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.685668/-2.762729 or Grid Reference ST4798. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St James, Devauden Passed most days on the way to the office. It was built in 1815 as a school. the short chancel was added in 1838.
St James, Devauden
Passed most days on the way to the office. It was built in 1815 as a school. the short chancel was added in 1838.
Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1297 This can be found on the wall of St James's Church at Devuaden.
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Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket S1297
This can be found on the wall of St James's Church at Devuaden. For more detail see : LinkExternal link
The Church of St James the Great at Devauden Viewed from the west.
The Church of St James the Great at Devauden
Viewed from the west.
Field-edge view from Newchurch Triangulation Pillar Looking northward.
Field-edge view from Newchurch Triangulation Pillar
Looking northward.
Lodge house at Tredene
Lodge house at Tredene
Village Hall, Devauden
Village Hall, Devauden
Lane at Kilgwrrwg Common The house on the right is the subject for my first photo for this square, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/300255">ST4797 : Nicely finished country house</a>, from 2006.
Lane at Kilgwrrwg Common
The house on the right is the subject for my first photo for this square, ST4797 : Nicely finished country house, from 2006.
Kilgwrrwg Common, 1 See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/300258">ST4798 : Cottages crowding the crossroads</a> for my last visit here in 2006.
Kilgwrrwg Common, 1
See ST4798 : Cottages crowding the crossroads for my last visit here in 2006.
Kilgwrrwg Common, 2 Basic village infrastructure plus a full waste bag.
Kilgwrrwg Common, 2
Basic village infrastructure plus a full waste bag.
B4293 south of Devauden Looking south on a damp autumn morning.
B4293 south of Devauden
Looking south on a damp autumn morning.
Tree in a gate post The Rowan seedling is trying to grow in the rotting centre of this gate post at Fedw.
Tree in a gate post
The Rowan seedling is trying to grow in the rotting centre of this gate post at Fedw.
Village green The village green at Devauden.
Village green
The village green at Devauden.
Old Oaks Track leading to Old Oaks, Upper Fedw.
Old Oaks
Track leading to Old Oaks, Upper Fedw.
John Wesley Bust of John Wesley in Devauden.  John Wesley preached his first sermon in Wales on October 15, 1739, on the little green at the foot of the Devauden Hill near Chepstow.
John Wesley
Bust of John Wesley in Devauden. John Wesley preached his first sermon in Wales on October 15, 1739, on the little green at the foot of the Devauden Hill near Chepstow.
The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrwg Monmouthshire
The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrwg Monmouthshire
The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrwg Monmouthshire
The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrwg Monmouthshire
The Church of The Holy Cross at Kilgwrrg Monmouthshire
The Church of The Holy Cross at Kilgwrrg Monmouthshire
Ancient Cross At The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrg
Ancient Cross
At The Church of the Holy Cross at Kilgwrrg
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Devauden is located at Grid Ref: ST4798 (Lat: 51.685668, Lng: -2.762729)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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