Marshfield, Newport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marshfield
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 St Mary the Virgin parish church |
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| Population | 6,270 (Ward, 2011 census) |
| Language | English Cymraeg (Welsh) |
| OS grid reference | ST275833 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | NP10 |
| Post town | CARDIFF |
| Postcode district | CF3 |
| Dialling code | 01633 Castleton exchange |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Marshfield (called Maerun in Welsh) is a village and community located in Newport, Wales. It sits about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Newport and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Cardiff. The local government for this area is Newport City Council. The community also includes the nearby area of Castleton. In 2011, the population of Marshfield was 3,054 people.
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About Marshfield
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Marshfield is located between the cities of Cardiff and Newport. It acts like a "green belt" area, which means it has lots of open, natural spaces. This helps keep the two cities from growing too close together.
The village has many useful places for its residents. There is a village hall, a post office, a chemist, and a shop. Marshfield also has two churches: St Mary's Church and Gateway Baptist Church. In 2017, a multi-use games area was built at the village hall, which is great for sports and activities.
Marshfield has its own primary school, Marshfield Primary School, which also includes a nursery for younger children. For older students, the local secondary schools are Bassaleg School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School. Important offices like the UK Patent Office and the Office for National Statistics are also located in this area.
St Mary's Church
The local church, dedicated to St Mary, is a very old and important building. It is a Grade II* listed building, which means it has special historical or architectural importance. People believe it was built in 1135. The church has a tall tower with a special design called "Perpendicular style" and a porch from the 1400s.
Sports in Marshfield
Marshfield has its own football team, Marshfield A.F.C. They play in the Newport and District Football League. In the 2013–14 season, they played in the Gwent County League Division 1. They had won three championships in a row before that! Besides football, people in the area can also enjoy golf, cricket, and equestrianism (horse riding).
How Marshfield is Governed
Marshfield has a Community Council that helps manage the local area. This council works on things like local building plans, community events, and keeping the environment clean. They also work with the police and Newport City Council to make sure local services are good.
Marshfield used to be an "electoral ward," which is an area that elects people to represent it on the Newport City Council. After some changes in 2022, Marshfield joined with a nearby area called Tredegar Park. Now, they form a new ward called Tredegar Park and Marshfield, and they elect three councillors to the city council.
The area of Marshfield is part of the larger district of Newport. This district was created in 1974. Marshfield is also part of the Newport West area for both the Senedd (the Welsh Parliament) and the UK Parliament.
Famous People from Marshfield
Marshfield has been home to some well-known people:
- Lynn Davies (born 1942) was an Olympic champion in the long jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
- Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (born 1983) is a Chief Fire Officer, a psychologist, and a writer. She used to live in the village.
- Jamie Corsi (born 1987) is a rugby union player. He is now the Head of Rugby at Bristol Grammar School.
See also
In Spanish: Marshfield (Newport) para niños
