Govilon

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| coordinates = {{coord|51|49|N|3|04|W|region:GB_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}}

| country = Wales

| official_name = Govilon

| welsh_name = Gofilon

| static_image = Govilon Wharf - geograph.org.uk - 1318463.jpg

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| static_image_caption = Govilon Wharf on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

| unitary_wales = Monmouthshire

| lieutenancy_wales = Gwent

| constituency_westminster = Monmouth

| post_town = USK

| postcode_area = NP

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| population = 1,447

| population_ref = (2011)

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Govilon ({{langx|cy|Gofilon}}) is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern near Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire. It is part of the community of Llanfoist Fawr. The population was 1,447 in 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W37000124|title=Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics}}

Attractions

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal passes through the village. The village has views overlooking the valley of the River Usk and up to the heights of the southern flank of the Black Mountains, Wales. Llanwenarth House, nearby, was built in the 16th century and is operated as a hotel.

Governance

The Llanwenarth Ultra ward (covering Govilon) elects a county councillor to Monmouthshire County Council.{{cite book|title=The County of Monmouthshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2002 |date=6 December 2002 |publisher=Statutory Instruments|website=legislation.gov.uk |url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2002/3275/made |access-date=30 December 2018}} Llanwenarth Ultra is also a community ward, electing or co-opting up to six of the twelve community councillors to Llanfoist Fawr Community Council.[https://www.llanfoist-fawr-community-council.co.uk/councillors/ Llanfoist Fawr Community Councillors], Llanfoist Fawr Community Council. Retrieved 30 December 2018.

References

External links

[http://history.govilon.com/ The History of Govilon]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20071119031956/http://www.breconbeacons.org/content/visit-us/things-to-do-and-see/towns-and-villages/govilon Govilon in the Brecon Beacons National Park]
[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3029847 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Govilon and surrounding area]

Category:Villages in Monmouthshire

Category:Brecon Beacons