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Newport Castle, Monmouthshire

Newport Castle (Castell Casnewydd) is a ruined 14th-century castle in Newport, Monmouthshire. It was probably built by Hugh de Audley, 1st Earl of Gloucester or his son-in-law, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, with the purpose of managing the crossing of the River Usk. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Newport.
CADW Scheduled Monument MM009.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Castell Casnewydd
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.590776,-2.9950873
Grid Reference: ST 3116 8846
Community (Civil Parish): Stow Hill C
Council Area: Newport CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65609
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Newport_Castle,_Monmouthshire_65609

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