Wyesham | |
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View of Justin's Hill and Wyesham from the Kymin |
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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 | |
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.
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.
Wyesham is an electoral division of Monmouthshire County Council, currently served by Conservative councillor Elizabeth Hackett-Pain.