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Newport, Pembrokeshire

Newport is a small town in Pembrokeshire, standing on the south bank of the tidal reach of the River Nevern and climbing the hill behind. The town looks out over the estuary of the River Nevern. Here a broad beach reaches out into the river, which beach gives the town its Welsh name. Newport is known for the Carreg Coetan Arthur burial chamber and, standing at the top of Castle Hill, Newport Castle. The town is within the council area of Pembrokeshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Trefdraeth
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Lat, Long: 52.01625,-4.832748
Grid Reference: SN 0571 3910
Community (Civil Parish): Newport C
Council Area: Pembrokeshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 45730
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newport,_Pembrokeshire_45730

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