Redwick, Newport facts for kids
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 Longlands Lane crossing the Caldicot Levels towards Redwick |
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 Redwick
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| Population | 194 (2001 census) |
| OS grid reference | ST421841 |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CALDICOT |
| Postcode district | NP26 |
| Dialling code | 01633 Magor exchange |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Redwick (Welsh: Y Redwig) is a small village and community in Wales, United Kingdom. It is located south-east of the city of Newport. Redwick is part of the historic county of Monmouthshire. In 2011, about 206 people lived there.
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Where is Redwick Located?
Redwick is found about six miles south-east of Newport. It is also about four miles south-west of Caldicot, Monmouthshire. The village sits on flat coastal land. This land was once part of the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel. It is now part of the Caldicot and Wentloog Levels.
Exploring St. Thomas Church
The old parish church of St. Thomas is a very important old building. It is known for some special features. The church is quite large for a village church in this area. It has a unique pool for baptisms. You can also see special medieval stone carvings.
The church has a wonderful Victorian pipe organ. This organ was made from parts of two older churches. On the south porch, there is an old "scratch post" or "Mass sundial". Like the church in nearby Goldcliff, it has a mark showing the water level from a big flood in 1607. The font is very old, dating back to the 13th century.
Church Bells and Windows
The church's central tower has six bells. The fourth and fifth bells are very old, made in Bristol around 1350 to 1380. This makes them some of the oldest working church bells in the country! In the 1990s, these bells were moved lower in the tower. Now, they are rung where everyone can see them. The newest bell was added to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 40th year as queen.
The East window has some painted glass from about 1870. This window was lucky. It survived a bomb blast during World War II in 1942. Sadly, the roof and other windows were damaged. A famous architect named John Norton helped restore the church in 1875.
Village Life and History
The village has a local pub called The Rose Inn. It is located on South Row. In 2011, the village received money from special funds. This money helped build a new Village Hall. The old hall was 60 years old.
Mead Farm Foods is a local farm in Redwick. It is run by Lawrence and Izabela Hembrow. Their family has been farming there for six generations!
A Glimpse into the Past
The church records, which started in 1787, tell us about old legal processes. A long time ago, a man was charged with stealing sheep in the village. This happened at The Great House.
Salem Baptist Chapel was built in 1832. In 1851, about 21 people attended the morning service. About 68 people came to the evening service. In 1994, the building was changed into a private home.
