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| official_name = Penhow |
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| country = Wales |
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| population = 744 |
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| population_ref = (2011 census<ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=801803&c=penhow&d=16&e=15&g=421506&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 Office for National Statistics Parish Headcounts: Penhow]</ref>) |
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| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Newport East (Senedd constituency)|Newport East]] |
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| constituency_westminster = [[Newport East (UK Parliament constituency)|Newport East]] |
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| post_town = NEWPORT |
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| post_town = CALDICOT |
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| unitary_wales = [[Newport, Wales|Newport]] |
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| postcode_area = NP |
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| dial_code = [[01633]]<br />Llanwern and Penhow exchanges |
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| dial_code = [[01633]]<br />Llanwern and Penhow exchanges |
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'''Penhow''' ({{lang-cy|Pen-hŵ}}) is a small village and [[Community (Wales)|community]] (parish) just inside the eastern edge of the boundary of the [[city]] of [[Newport, Wales|Newport]], [[South Wales]], within the [[historic counties of Wales|historic county]] of [[Monmouthshire (historic)|Monmouthshire]]. The name Penhow is believed to be derived from the [[Welsh language|Welsh]] word '''Pen''' meaning head or top and '''How''' derived from the [[Old Norse]] word ''Haugr'' meaning hill or mound.<ref>[http://www.penhowcommunity.org.uk/ The Village of Penhow |
'''Penhow''' ({{lang-cy|Pen-hŵ}}) is a small village and [[Community (Wales)|community]] (parish) just inside the eastern edge of the boundary of the [[city]] of [[Newport, Wales|Newport]], [[South Wales]], within the [[historic counties of Wales|historic county]] of [[Monmouthshire (historic)|Monmouthshire]]. The name Penhow is believed to be derived from the [[Welsh language|Welsh]] word '''Pen''' meaning head or top and '''How''' derived from the [[Old Norse]] word ''Haugr'' meaning hill or mound.<ref>[http://www.penhowcommunity.org.uk/ The Village of Penhow Heritage] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828193920/http://www.penhowcommunity.org.uk/ |date=2008-08-28 }}</ref> The community includes the estate of [[Parc-Seymour]]. |
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== History and architecture== |
== History and architecture == |
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===Roman remains=== |
===Roman remains=== |
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Fragments of [[Roman Britain|Roman]] building material have been found in the area.<ref name=newman>John Newman, ''The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire'', 2000, {{ISBN|0-14-071053-1}}</ref> These include evidence of a Roman building at [[Llanvaches]], an artefact at Penhow, and a [[Roman road]] at [[Parc-Seymour]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.archiuk.com/cgi-bin/web-archi.pl?PlacenameFromPlacenameFinder=Penhow&CountyFromPlacenameFinder=Gwent&distance=10000&ARCHIFormNGRLetter=ST&ARCHIFormNGR_x=42&ARCHIFormNGR_y=90&info2search4=placename_search|title=ARCHI Maps of British Archaeological Sites Location Data in Gwent near Penhow {{!}} Metal Detecting Finds {{!}} Treasure Hunting Findspots {{!}} Family History {{!}} Treasure Trove {{!}} Ancient History and Archaeology of Gwent Metal Detecting Finds & Treasure Hunting Findspots & Places at British National Grid Reference (NGR) co-ordinates at ST4290, ST 42 90, ST 42 90 {{!}} Treasure Map {{!}} ARCHI UK{{!}} archiUK|website=www.archiuk.com|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> |
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Fragments of [[Roman Britain|Roman]] building material have been found in the area.<ref name=newman>John Newman, ''The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire'', 2000, ISBN 0-14-071053-1</ref> |
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===Penhow Castle=== |
===Penhow Castle=== |
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{{main|Penhow Castle}} |
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[[File:Penhow castle in 2002.JPG|right|thumb|280px|Penhow castle viewed from the parish church]] |
[[File:Penhow castle in 2002.JPG|right|thumb|280px|Penhow castle viewed from the parish church]] |
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[[File:RogerDeSeymour Seal Circa1299.png|thumb|200px|Recreation of seal reportedly used by Roger de Seymour (died circa 1299) of Undy and Penhow Castle, as reported by the [[Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland|Duchess of Cleveland]] in her [[Battle Abbey Roll]] (1889),<ref>[[Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland]] ''The [[Battle Abbey Roll]] with some Account of the Norman Lineages'', 3 volumes, London, 1889, vol.1, ''Sent More''[http://www.1066.co.nz/library/battle_abbey_roll3/subchap94.htm]</ref> showing the Seymour arms, the "Vol", ''Gules, two wings conjoined in lure or'']] |
[[File:RogerDeSeymour Seal Circa1299.png|thumb|200px|Recreation of seal reportedly used by Roger de Seymour (died circa 1299) of Undy and Penhow Castle, as reported by the [[Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland|Duchess of Cleveland]] in her [[Battle Abbey Roll]] (1889),<ref>[[Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland]] ''The [[Battle Abbey Roll]] with some Account of the Norman Lineages'', 3 volumes, London, 1889, vol.1, ''Sent More''[http://www.1066.co.nz/library/battle_abbey_roll3/subchap94.htm]</ref> showing the Seymour arms, the "Vol", ''Gules, two wings conjoined in lure or'']] |
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Penhow is best known for Penhow Castle, which has claims to be the oldest inhabited [[castle]] in [[Wales]]. It was built by |
Penhow is best known for Penhow Castle, which has claims to be the oldest inhabited [[castle]] in [[Wales]].{{efn|[[John Newman (architectural historian)|John Newman]] suggests [[Cardiff Castle]], [[Fonmon Castle]] and [[St Donat's Castle]] as alternative claimants.{{sfn|Newman|1995|p=552}}}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/penhow/penhow.html|title=Penhow Castle|publisher=Castles of England, Scotland & Wales|access-date=25 May 2018|website=www.castlexplorer.co.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414005144/http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/penhow/penhow.html|archive-date=14 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/4611913.Has_Penhow_Castle_got_American_owners_/|title=Has Penhow Castle got American owners?|author=Staff writer|publisher=South Wales Argus|date=16 April 2003|website=www.southwalesargus.co.uk}}</ref> It was built by Sir Roger de St Maur, one of the [[Normans|Norman]] [[knight]]s who served the [[Marcher Lord|Norman Lord]] of [[Striguil]] at [[Chepstow Castle]]. He built a tower house, and documentary evidence shows that he was at Penhow by 1129. It is the first known British home of the St Maur ''alias'' [[Seymour family|Seymour]] family which rose to national prominence in the 16th century in the person of Queen [[Jane Seymour]], the [[Wives of Henry VIII|third wife]] of King [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]], represented today by the [[Duke of Somerset]]. Later the Seymour family, which moved to [[Feudal barony of Hatch Beauchamp|Hatch Beauchamp]] in Somerset and [[Wulfhall]] in Wiltshire, sold Penhow Castle to the Lewis family of [[St. Pierre, Monmouthshire|St. Pierre]], who converted the castle to a modern residence in 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was [[High Sheriff]] of the county, and married the daughter of Sir [[Richard Levett]], [[Lord Mayor of London]]. The Lewis family retained ownership of Penhow Castle for several centuries.<ref>[http://www.castlewales.com/penhow.html Penhow Castle, castlewales.com]</ref> |
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The castle, which has a reputation for being [[ghost|haunted]],<ref>[http://www.psychicinvestigations.net/html/psychic_investigations_3.html Psychic investigation at Penhow Castle]</ref> was open to the public between 1978 and 2002.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2618151.stm |
The castle, which has a reputation for being [[ghost|haunted]],<ref>[http://www.psychicinvestigations.net/html/psychic_investigations_3.html Psychic investigation at Penhow Castle]</ref> was open to the public between 1978 and 2002.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2618151.stm Penhow Castle closes to the public]</ref> |
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===Church of St. John the Baptist=== |
===Church of St. John the Baptist=== |
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The parish [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. John the Baptist]] is next to the castle. It has 13th-century origins and was the subject of restoration work in the 19th century.<ref name=newman/> |
The parish [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. John the Baptist]] is next to the castle. It has 13th-century origins and was the subject of restoration work in the 19th century.<ref name=newman/> |
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=== Village shop<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.penhowcommunity.org/information-pages/penhow-shop|title=Penhow Community Information|website=www.penhowcommunity.org|access-date=2018-01-15}}</ref> === |
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Following the closure of the privately run shop in 2008, the Penhow Community banded together to finance and regenerate the village shop. Community volunteers redecorated, restocked and reopened the shop in November 2008. Since reopening, the shop has been managed and operated by the community and, where possible, stock has been sourced locally. |
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==Amenities== |
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| ⚫ | The Rock and Fountain Inn is a 17th-century [[coaching inn]] on the edge of the village. The historic inn and its five-acre site underwent a £1m renovation and redevelopment during 2010. The inn reopened as a steak and seafood restaurant in November 2010. It was later transformed into an Italian restaurant and closed a few years later. The Rock and Fountain opened again in June 2014. |
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Local [[pubs]] also include the Groes Wen. The property was formerly a cottage but was converted in 1881 by then owners, a Mr and Mrs Lewis, who left their jobs as a [[Barrel|hoop shaver]] and a [[grocer]] to become publicans.<ref>[http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/thegroesweninnpenhow/ "The Groes Wen Inn" at vintageinn.co.uk]</ref> |
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In February 2018, the Indian restaurant (located behind the Rock and Fountain) closed and in April, the building was transformed into a [[Churrascaria]]. |
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===Penhow History Society=== |
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In 2016 a Penhow History Society was set up to examine Penhow's varied history. It was formed to research local history projects around the village and aims to promote a wider interest in its history through the publication of articles and organising public talks.<ref>[https://penhowhistory.wordpress.com/ Penhow History Society]</ref> |
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==Temperature record== |
==Temperature record== |
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== Government == |
== Government == |
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Penhow has a [[community council]] comprising eight members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/20050141.community-council-election-nominees-newport-revealed/ |title=Community council election nominees for Newport revealed |work=[[South Wales Argus]] |date=6 April 2022 |access-date=22 August 2022 }}</ref> |
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The area is part of the [[Bishton and Langstone]] [[electoral ward|ward]] for elections to [[Newport City Council]]. |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/browse.php?p=171352 Geograph photos of Penhow area] |
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*[http://www.castlewales.com/penhow.html Castle Wales website on Penhow castle] |
*[http://www.castlewales.com/penhow.html Castle Wales website on Penhow castle] |
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*[http://www.penhowcommunity.org |
*[http://www.penhowcommunity.org/ Penhow Community Council website] |
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*[https://penhowhistory.wordpress.com/ Penhow History Group] |
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{{City of Newport}} |
{{City of Newport}} |
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[[Category:Communities in Newport, Wales]] |
[[Category:Communities in Newport, Wales]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 12 May 2024
| Penhow | |
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  Penhow Location within Newport | |
| Population | 744 (2011 census[1]) |
| Principal area | |
| Land | Wales |
| Sovereign state | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Post town | CALDICOT |
| Postcode district | NP26 |
| Dialling code | 01633 Llanwern and Penhow exchanges |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Penhow (Welsh: Pen-hŵ) is a small village and community (parish) just inside the eastern edge of the boundary of the city of Newport, South Wales, within the historic county of Monmouthshire. The name Penhow is believed to be derived from the Welsh word Pen meaning head or top and How derived from the Old Norse word Haugr meaning hill or mound.[2] The community includes the estate of Parc-Seymour.
History and architecture
[edit]Roman remains
[edit]Fragments of Roman building material have been found in the area.[3] These include evidence of a Roman building at Llanvaches, an artefact at Penhow, and a Roman road at Parc-Seymour.[4]
Penhow Castle
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Penhow is best known for Penhow Castle, which has claims to be the oldest inhabited castle in Wales.[a][7][8] It was built by Sir Roger de St Maur, one of the Norman knights who served the Norman Lord of Striguil at Chepstow Castle. He built a tower house, and documentary evidence shows that he was at Penhow by 1129. It is the first known British home of the St Maur alias Seymour family which rose to national prominence in the 16th century in the person of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII, represented today by the Duke of Somerset. Later the Seymour family, which moved to Hatch Beauchamp in Somerset and Wulfhall in Wiltshire, sold Penhow Castle to the Lewis family of St. Pierre, who converted the castle to a modern residence in 1674. Thomas Lewis' son Thomas was High Sheriff of the county, and married the daughter of Sir Richard Levett, Lord Mayor of London. The Lewis family retained ownership of Penhow Castle for several centuries.[9]
The castle, which has a reputation for being haunted,[10] was open to the public between 1978 and 2002.[11]
Church of St. John the Baptist
[edit]The parish church of St. John the Baptist is next to the castle. It has 13th-century origins and was the subject of restoration work in the 19th century.[3]
Following the closure of the privately run shop in 2008, the Penhow Community banded together to finance and regenerate the village shop. Community volunteers redecorated, restocked and reopened the shop in November 2008. Since reopening, the shop has been managed and operated by the community and, where possible, stock has been sourced locally.
Rock and Fountain
[edit]The Rock and Fountain Inn is a 17th-century coaching inn on the edge of the village. The historic inn and its five-acre site underwent a £1m renovation and redevelopment during 2010. The inn reopened as a steak and seafood restaurant in November 2010. It was later transformed into an Italian restaurant and closed a few years later. The Rock and Fountain opened again in June 2014.
In February 2018, the Indian restaurant (located behind the Rock and Fountain) closed and in April, the building was transformed into a Churrascaria.
Penhow History Society
[edit]In 2016 a Penhow History Society was set up to examine Penhow's varied history. It was formed to research local history projects around the village and aims to promote a wider interest in its history through the publication of articles and organising public talks.[13]
Temperature record
[edit]Penhow also holds the current high record July temperature for Wales of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F), set on 18 July 2006.[14]
Regierung
[edit]Penhow has a community council comprising eight members.[15]
The area is part of the Bishton and Langstone ward for elections to Newport City Council.
Notes
[edit]- ^ John Newman suggests Cardiff Castle, Fonmon Castle and St Donat's Castle as alternative claimants.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Office for National Statistics Parish Headcounts: Penhow
- ^ The Village of Penhow Heritage Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire, 2000, ISBN 0-14-071053-1
- ^ "ARCHI Maps of British Archaeological Sites Location Data in Gwent near Penhow | Metal Detecting Finds | Treasure Hunting Findspots | Family History | Treasure Trove | Ancient History and Archaeology of Gwent Metal Detecting Finds & Treasure Hunting Findspots & Places at British National Grid Reference (NGR) co-ordinates at ST4290, ST 42 90, ST 42 90 | Treasure Map | ARCHI UK| archiUK". www.archiuk.com. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ Wilhelmina, Duchess of Cleveland The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages, 3 volumes, London, 1889, vol.1, Sent More[1]
- ^ Newman 1995, p. 552.
- ^ "Penhow Castle". www.castlexplorer.co.uk. Castles of England, Scotland & Wales. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ Staff writer (16 April 2003). "Has Penhow Castle got American owners?". www.southwalesargus.co.uk. South Wales Argus.
- ^ Penhow Castle, castlewales.com
- ^ Psychic investigation at Penhow Castle
- ^ Penhow Castle closes to the public
- ^ "Penhow Community Information". www.penhowcommunity.org. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ Penhow History Society
- ^ New weather record as Wales wilts
- ^ "Community council election nominees for Newport revealed". South Wales Argus. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.