Usk is a town and also neighborhood in Monmouthshire, Wales, 10 miles (16 kilometres) northeast of Newport. Community of Usk and River from Llanbadoc Rock; 1860. It lies on the River Usk, which is extended by a curved stone bridge at the western entry to the town. Usk Castle, over the community overlooks, the ancient crossing factor. It established as a tiny market town, with some sector including the making of Japanware, and also with a notable prison constructed in 1841/2. In recent years Usk has ended up being recognized 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.