Govilon

Govilon

Govilon ( _cy. Gofilon) is a small Welsh village located between Llanfoist and Gilwern near Abergavenny in north Monmouthshire.

Attractions

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/142261] passes through the village [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/83529] and [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/142259] . The village has views overlooking the valley [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/470312] of the River Usk and up to the heights of the southern flank of the Black Mountains, Wales.

External links

* [http://history.govilon.com/ The History of Govilon]
* [http://www.breconbeacons.org/content/visit-us/things-to-do-and-see/towns-and-villages/govilon Govilon in the Brecon Beacons National Park]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3029847 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Govilon and surrounding area]


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