Penhow
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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.
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Penhow | |
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Location within Newport | |
Population | 744 (2011 census[1]) |
Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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 | |
51.61513°N 2.83497°W / 51.61513; -2.83497 |
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