Castles · South Wales
Usk Castle
In or near Raglan.
Usk Castle — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 7.6 km
About
Usk Castle is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Usk Castle is a historic castle located in the parish of Usk, South Wales, with the postcode NP15. It is set against the backdrop of the River Wye and the Severn Estuary, both of which are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The castle's strategic position offers views over the surrounding landscape, reflecting its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7051, -2.9034
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Usk
- Postcode
- NP15 1SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287107 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Usk Castle (unoccupied parts)
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Castle House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Three Salmons Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Usk
Villages · 0.2 km
Nags Head
Restaurants · 0.2 km
Priory Gatehouse, Usk
Abbeys & priories · 0.3 km
30 Bridge Street, Usk
Gardens · 0.4 km
Olde Malsters
Gardens · 0.4 km
Usk Museum of Rural Life
Museums · 0.4 km
Glen-Yr-Afon Hotel
Hotels · 0.5 km
South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Nearby
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Usk Castle (unoccupied parts)
Usk Castle (unoccupied parts) — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis
Church of St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5📷 3Where to eat & stay near Usk Castle
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
The Olway Inn & Hotel
The Olway Inn & Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 6Hotels · South Wales
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
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Allt y Gaer
Allt y Gaer — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Usk Castle?
- Usk Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1SD), in the parish of Usk.
- What is Usk Castle?
- Usk Castle — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Usk Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1SD.
- Is Usk Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Usk Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Usk Castle charge admission?
- Usk Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Usk Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1SD.