Wyesham

Wyesham

View of Justin's Hill and Wyesham from the Kymin
Wyesham
Wyesham shown within Monmouthshire
OS grid reference SO518122
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town MONMOUTH
Postcode district NP25
Dialling code 01600
Police Gwent
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
Welsh Assembly
St James' Church, Wyesham

Wyesham is a village in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located less than one mile east of Monmouth, on the opposite side of the River Wye.

History and amenities

Wyesham is effectively a suburb of Monmouth the county town. The Forest of Dean starts uphill from Wyesham and Offa's Dyke Path long distance footpath passes above the village and the Wye Valley Walk runs close by beside the river.

The Roundhouse and Royal Naval Temple which overlooks Monmouth and the Wye Valley at this point on Kymin Hill is located nearby.

Representation

Wyesham is an electoral division of Monmouthshire County Council, currently served by Conservative councillor Elizabeth Hackett-Pain.

See also


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