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Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy) is a the county town of Monmouthshire. It is situated close to the border with Herefordshire, where the River Monnow meets the River Wye. Monmouth as an organised settlement dates back to the times of Roman Britain. The Romans called it Blestium, and it was part of a network of Roman forts covering the region. Monmouth Castle was built in 1067 under William Fitz-Osbern of Breteuil. The mediæval 13th-century stone gated bridge over the Monnow is unique in Britain being the only preserved bridge of its design remaining. The town is within the council area of Monmouthshire.
Primary Name(s): Monmouth (English) Trefynwy (Welsh)
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.813075,-2.711437
Grid Reference: SO 5105 1295
Community (Civil Parish): Monmouth C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: GBPN30940
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Monmouth,_Monmouthshire_30940
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156990
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Monmouth
Primary Name(s): Monmouth (English) Trefynwy (Welsh)
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.813075,-2.711437
Grid Reference: SO 5105 1295
Community (Civil Parish): Monmouth C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: GBPN30940
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Monmouth,_Monmouthshire_30940 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156990 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Monmouth