Govilon
Govilon | |
---|---|
Govilon Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal | |
Location within Monmouthshire | |
Population | 1,447 (2011) |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | USK |
Postcode district | NP |
Police | Gwent |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Govilon (Welsh: Gofilon) is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern near Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire. It is part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr. The population was 1,447 in 2011.[1]
Attractions
The
Black Mountains, Wales. Llanwenarth House
, nearby, was built in the 16th century and is operated as a hotel.
Governance
The Llanwenarth Ultra ward (covering Govilon) elects a county councillor to Monmouthshire County Council.[2] Llanwenarth Ultra is also a community ward, electing or co-opting up to six of the twelve community councillors to Llanfoist Fawr Community Council.[3]
References
- ^ "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics".
- ^ The County of Monmouthshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2002. Statutory Instruments. 6 December 2002. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
{{cite book}}
:|website=
ignored (help) - ^ Llanfoist Fawr Community Councillors, Llanfoist Fawr Community Council. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
External links
- The History of Govilon
- Govilon in the Brecon Beacons National Park
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Govilon and surrounding area