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'''Govilon''' ({{lang-cy|Gofilon}}) is a small [[Wales|Welsh]] village located between [[Llanfoist]] and [[Gilwern]] near [[Abergavenny]] in north [[Monmouthshire]]. It is part of the [[Community (Wales)|community]] of [[Llanfoist Fawr]]. |
'''Govilon''' ({{lang-cy|Gofilon}}) is a small [[Wales|Welsh]] village located between [[Llanfoist]] and [[Gilwern]] near [[Abergavenny]] in north [[Monmouthshire]]. It is part of the [[Community (Wales)|community]] of [[Llanfoist Fawr]]. The population was 1,447 in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W37000124|title=Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics}}</ref> |
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== Attractions == |
== Attractions == |
Latest revision as of 22:38, 13 February 2024
Govilon | |
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Govilon Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal | |
Location within Monmouthshire | |
Population | 1,447 (2011) |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | USK |
Postcode district | NP |
Police | Gwent |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Govilon (Welsh: Gofilon) is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern near Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire. It is part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr. The population was 1,447 in 2011.[1]
Attractions
[edit]The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal passes through the village. The village has views overlooking the valley of the River Usk and up to the heights of the southern flank of the Black Mountains, Wales. Llanwenarth House, nearby, was built in the 16th century and is operated as a hotel.
Governance
[edit]The Llanwenarth Ultra ward (covering Govilon) elects a county councillor to Monmouthshire County Council.[2] Llanwenarth Ultra is also a community ward, electing or co-opting up to six of the twelve community councillors to Llanfoist Fawr Community Council.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics".
- ^ The County of Monmouthshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2002. Statutory Instruments. 6 December 2002. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
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ignored (help) - ^ Llanfoist Fawr Community Councillors, Llanfoist Fawr Community Council. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
External links
[edit]- The History of Govilon
- Govilon in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Govilon and surrounding area