Graig, Newport

Graig
Graig is located in Newport
Graig
Graig
Location within Newport
Population6,159 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceST264870
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWPORT
Postcode districtNP10 8
Dialling code01633
Rhiwderin exchange
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Newport

51°34′37″N 3°03′49″W / 51.57704°N 3.06349°W / 51.57704; -3.06349


Map of the community

Graig is an electoral ward and coterminous community (parish) of the city of Newport, South Wales.

The ward is bounded by the Ebbw River and M4 motorway to the east, the city boundary to the north and west. The southern boundary is formed by a line from the M4/A467 intersection in a roughly westerly direction as far as the city boundary. The area is governed by the Newport City Council.

The ward contains Bassaleg, Rhiwderin and the hamlet of Lower Machen.

Location of a large Roman fort and its earthworks can be seen from the motorway.

References

  1. ^ "Newport ward 2011". Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.

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