Newport, South Wales, UK.

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Tredegar House

Newport's coat of arms shows a cherub with a shield and a winged sea lion and the motto
'Terra Marique'
(by land and sea)

Newport Castle

Newport has its own castle built in the 14th Century. Only ruins are left now, and due to the demands of modern transport, most of the castle lies under the road. However the east side of the castle has survived, although it stands between a road and a railway bridge.

The original name of the town in Welsh was Casnewydd-ar-Wysg. This means New Castle on the Usk.

It has a population of about 150,000 people and the county borough covers 84 square miles.

The city's importance as a trading port in the middle ages was re-emphasized when a 15th Century ship , referred to locally as the Newport Ship was recently uncovered from the bank of the Usk within Newport during the construction of a new arts centre.

The city has a formidable sporting reputation, owed mainly to the exploits of Newport Rugby Club. One of the few clubs to have beaten all the major southern hemispere touring sides, they were the only side to beat the Invincible All Blacks of 1962 - 63.

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