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Bassaleg, Monmouthshire

Bassaleg is a village situated on the west side of Newport, Monmouthshire. The Church of St Basil (C in W) dates from the 14th century, reputedly standing on the site of an earlier priory. The village is within the council area of Newport.

Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): Basaleg
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.577562,-3.045548
Grid Reference: ST 2764 8704
Community (Civil Parish): Graig C
Council Area: Newport CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 2688
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bassaleg,_Monmouthshire_2688
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4868001
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Bassaleg