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Monmouth ( / ˈmɒnməθ / MON-məth, / ˈmʌn -/ MUN-; Welsh: Trefynwy; meaning "town on the Monnow") is a market town and community in Monmouthshire, Wales, situated on where the River Monnow joins the River Wye, two miles (three kilometres) from the Wales–England border.
Well known for its iconic 13th century gatehouse bridge, Monmouth has a famous past with its connections to Henry V, Geoffrey of Monmouth and (more recently) Queen, Oasis & Simple Minds who all recorded at Rockfield studios.
- philh1963. Hyde, UK9 contributions. Medieval bridge. Medieval bridge in beautiful setting. Lovely walks can be made along the river and town of Monmouth has many great shops.
- Andy C. 41 contributions. Traditional theatre with friendly staff. Went to see 'A murder is announced' by Off Centre Theatre and it was brilliant. Friendly staff and sensible prices for admission and snacks during the interval.
- Catriona H. Teddington, UK1,216 contributions. Lovey views, nice long walks, vehicle access by single track lane. Kymin Hill is hard to access by vehicle - with a long mostly-single track lane and a difficult right hand turn into the lane to start with.
- David G. Hereford, UK 485 contributions. It was bitterly cold but caught fish. Wonderful trout fishery in the heart of the Wye Valley in Redbrook.We come here every week and are never disappointed.Hard fighting fish,rainbows,blues,brown and tiger trout.Brown and Tiger trout have to be returned.We do the £30 catch and release ticket,you have to kill first fish and then return 10.Gary is always helpful and wants his fish to be caught.The fish come from Exmoor Fisheries weekly.Parking is easy and on the flat.Thereis tackle for hire or to buy.Gary serves very good food from sandwiches to breakfasts and combinations,including chips.There is a toilet with disabled access.We went today when it was minus 7 degrees but we still caught fish.
Monmouth, town, historic and present county of Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), southeastern Wales. It is situated at the confluence of the Rivers Wye and Monnow on the English border. The town of Monmouth, granted its first royal charter in 1256, became important as the market for a rich agricultural.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Monmouthshire, county of southeastern Wales. The present county of Monmouthshire borders England to the east, the River Severn estuary to the south, the county boroughs of Newport, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent to the west, and the county of Powys to the north.
Check out one of our museums in Abergavenny, Monmouth or Chepstow to hear the stories of these towns, visit one of our nine medieval castles dotted across Monmouthshire, each with it's own stories, events and fun activities.
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