Usk
Usk is a community and also area in Monmouthshire, Wales, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newport. Community of Usk as well as River from Llanbadoc Rock; 1860. It is located on the River Usk, which is spanned by a curved rock bridge at the western entryway to the community. Usk Castle, over the community neglects, the old crossing point. It established as a tiny market community, with some industry including the making of Japanware, as well as with a notable jail integrated in 1841/2. In recent times Usk has actually ended up being recognized for its history of success in Britain in Bloom competitors, winning the Large Village award in 2005. The resident population of the community in 2001 was 2,318, increasing to 2,834 at the 2011 census.