Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AE

Date of visit: 24th June 2021

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newnham or Newnham on Severn is a village in west Gloucestershire, England. It lies in the Royal Forest of Dean, on the west bank of the River Severn, approximately 10 miles south-west of Gloucester and three miles southeast of Cinderford. It is on the A48 road between Gloucester and Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. The village has a parish council.

Because of Newnham’s location on the Severn, the Ancient Romans built three roads through the location, where they forded the river. The Anglo-Saxons established a permanent settlement, the Normans built a motte-and-bailey fortification for defence, and in medieval times it became a major port with links around Great Britain and Ireland. In 1171, Henry II of England staged an invasion of Ireland from Newnham. One account claimed that he set sail with 400 ships and 5,000 men, which suggests its importance as a port. For a time Newnham was the most successful Gloucestershire town west of the Severn. Its role as a port and trading hub declined, however, rapidly with the 1827 opening of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.

Internal ref number: GL/162/225

Date of Visit: 24th Jun 2021

Kiosk Type: K6
Door Type: B
Crown: St Edward
Kiosk Colour: Red
Usage: Empty
Phone Number (if known):

Northing & Westing: 51°48’06.1″N, 2°27’03.7″W
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Grid Reference: SO 68996 11548
OS X & Y: 211548, 368996
Latitude & Longitude: 51.801706, -2.451025
UK Postcode: GL14 1AE
County: Gloucestershire


Listed Status: Historic Eng. Ref. 1473847 25/01/2021