Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire spans 330 square miles of terrain, from the River Severn estuary in the south to the Black Mountains in the north, with Usk as its capital.

Romans established a legionary fortress at Caerleon and a town at Caerwent around 75 CE, maintaining control of the area until the late fourth century.

The region maintains strong agricultural traditions, exemplified through the Abergavenny Food Festival, which showcases local produce and culinary innovations from across Wales.

The county offers numerous transportation connections, including regular bus services and railway stations linking major towns to Cardiff, Newport, and other Welsh cities.

Only 8.7 percent of Monmouthshire residents speak Welsh, reflecting the county's historical position between English and Welsh cultural influences.

Location: Wales

Capital city: Usk

Shares border with: Herefordshire, Forest of Dean, Blaenau Gwent County Borough, South Gloucestershire, Newport, City of Bristol, Gloucestershire, Powys, Torfaen

Website: http://monmouthshire.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.78333,-2.86667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27