Usk
Usk is a town and also community in Monmouthshire, Wales, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newport. Community of Usk and also River from Llanbadoc Rock; 1860. It is located on the River Usk, which is spanned by an arched stone bridge at the western entryway to the town. Usk Castle, over the town neglects, the ancient crossing point. It established as a little market town, with some industry including the making of Japanware, and also with a noteworthy jail integrated in 1841/2. Recently Usk has actually ended up being known for its background of success in Britain in Bloom competitions, winning the Large Village award in 2005. The resident population of the town in 2001 was 2,318, raising to 2,834 at the 2011 census.