Villages · South Wales
Monkswood
In or near Raglan.
Monkswood — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 5.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monkswood is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Llanbadoc. It is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. These designations highlight the area's ecological significance and the diverse habitats found within. The village is part of a landscape that attracts interest from nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7208, -2.9472
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llanbadoc
- Postcode
- NP15 1PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 5.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642322 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monkswood?
- Monkswood is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1PX), in the parish of Llanbadoc.
- What is Monkswood?
- Monkswood — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Monkswood?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1PX.
- Is Monkswood a protected site?
- Yes — Monkswood is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Monkswood?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1PX.