๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Newport (Trefdraeth, "town by the beach") is a town, parish, community, electoral ward and ancient port of Parrog, on the Pembrokeshire coast in West Wales at the mouth of the River Nevern (Welsh: Afon Nyfer) in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
A popular tourist destination, Newport town straddles the Fishguard to Cardigan (A487) road, while the old port area hosts beach, water and other activities.
The town was founded by the Norman William FitzMartin (c. 1155 โ 1209) in about 1197. He was a son-in-law of the Lord Rhys, who nevertheless expelled him from his former base at nearby Nevern, which had been established by his father Robert fitz Martin. William founded Newport as the new capital of the Marcher Lordship of Cemais and it was a busy port founded primarily on the growing medieval wool trade. Despite seizure from the native Welsh, it remained within the FitzMartin family until the death of William, the 2nd Lord Martin, who died without a male heir in 1326.
Newport Castle, built by FitzMartin, is situated on a spur of Carn Ingli which overlooks Newport and much of the surrounding countryside. Though in ruins since at least the 17th century, it is impressive due to its situation; a house incorporating the castle walls, which faces west over the town, the bay and the Irish Sea, is still inhabited.
In the town is a significant mediaeval pottery kiln from the 15th century, believed to be the only intact example in Britain; finds include jugs, pots, ridge tiles and distilling equipment. Excavation was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2017.
Newport appears prominently on a 1578 parish map of Pembrokeshire, and is a former marcher borough. George Owen of Henllys, in 1603, described it as one of five Pembrokeshire boroughs overseen by a portreeve. It retains some of the borough customs such as electing a mayor, who beats the bounds on horseback every August.
In the 1880s the castle was associated with John Brett, who rented it for his large family while he spent summers cruising the south and west coasts of Wales painting, sketching and photographing. He moored his 210-ton schooner, Viking (which had a crew of twelve) at Parrog. A lifeboat station (now a private residence) was operated from a beach known as The Cwm to the west of Parrog in the early 20th century.
Town Newport town has a compact but varied shopping centre with most facilities including a post office, a wide range of retail premises and ancient buildings including the castle (not open to the public), which is undergoing restoration work.
Parrog The old port area contains much of historic interest, including some of the old quay walls and two former lime kilns. There are moorings for small craft and a number of holiday lets and eating places. It is possible, with caution, to cross the river on foot at low tide. Parrog has two beaches, a golf course, a windsurfing and dinghy sailing club, pubs, hotels and camping grounds.
Hostelries The town's hostelries include Llwyngwair Arms in the centre of town and Cnapan Hotel, a Georgian hotel and restaurant.
Sailing Newport Sailing Club is housed in an old warehouse. As well as facilities for members, it has a non-members' bar.
Walking Newport is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, part of the Wales Coast Path, has a youth hostel and is popular for walks in the Preseli Hills. Carn Ingli hill, an Iron Age hillfort with Bronze Age hut circles, lies just outside the town. Nearby are the Carreg Coetan Arthur burial chamber and the West Wales Eco Centre.
A little to the north of Newport lie Newport Cliffs, a Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by Natural Resources Wales.
Newport has a population of over 1,161 people. Newport also forms part of the wider Pembrokeshire District which has a population of over 122,439 people. Newport is situated near Haverfordwest.
Twin Towns, Sister Cities Newport has links with:
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๐ต๐ฑ Biaลa Podlaska 52.033
๐ณ๐ฑ Nieuwegein 52.033
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Milton Keynes 52.042
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Buckingham 51.995
๐ณ๐ฑ Lansingerland 51.983
๐ณ๐ฑ Krimpenerwaard 51.983
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Tewkesbury 51.983
๐ช๐ธ Talavera de la Reina -4.833
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๐ช๐ธ Valladolid -4.732
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Pembroke -4.908
๐ช๐ธ Chamartรญn -4.957
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Haverfordwest -4.97
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Strathclyde -5.033
Locations Near: Newport -4.83607,52.0197
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Haverfordwest -4.97,51.8 d: 26.1
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Pembroke -4.908,51.674 d: 38.8
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Carmarthen -4.316,51.856 d: 40
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Llanelli -4.193,51.787 d: 51.2
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Aberystwyth -4.085,52.416 d: 67.5
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Swansea -3.941,51.623 d: 75.7
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Port Talbot -3.827,51.61 d: 83
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Neath -3.8,51.663 d: 81.5
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Bideford -4.207,51.02 d: 119.4
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Barnstaple -4.06,51.08 d: 117.5
Antipodal to: Newport 175.164,-52.02
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๐ณ๐ฟ Invercargill 168.373,-46.413 d: 19220.8
๐ณ๐ฟ Christchurch 172.617,-43.517 d: 19050.8
๐ณ๐ฟ Canterbury 171.58,-43.543 d: 19035.5
๐ณ๐ฟ Queenstown 168.658,-45.033 d: 19103.1
๐ณ๐ฟ Wellington 174.767,-41.283 d: 18820.9
๐ณ๐ฟ Hutt 174.917,-41.217 d: 18813.7
๐ณ๐ฟ Lower Hutt 174.917,-41.217 d: 18813.7
๐ณ๐ฟ Richmond 173.183,-41.333 d: 18817.4
๐ณ๐ฟ Upper Hutt 175.05,-41.133 d: 18804.5