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  Newent - Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Newent is certainly one of the most attractive towns in the Forest of Dean area.
It was during the Roman period however that Newent began to grow in importance and by the 2nd century AD it was a key settlement with roads linking it to Ariconium, Gloucester and the iron ore outcrops at Wigpool near Mitcheldean.
By late Saxon times, Newent was a manor which was held by the king and soon after the Norman Conquest, a motte and bailey castle had been built at Castletump to the north of the village.
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  Newent Community School | Powered by hays.com - Specialist Recruitment
Newent is one of the most attractive towns in the Forest of Dean area.
It was during the Roman period however that Newent began to grow in importance and by the 2nd century AD it was a key settlement with roads linking it to Ariconium, Gloucester and the iron ore outcrops at Wigpool near Mitcheldean.
By late Saxon times, Newent was a manor which was held by the king and soon after the Norman Conquest, a motte and bailey castle had been built at Castletump to the north of the village.
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 Newent tourist and travel information | Newent accommodation, attractions and photos | Gloucestershire UK
The area around Newent has long been famous for its wild daffoldils which grow naturally in the woods and meadows around the town.
The Shambles (photo) is a delightful museum of Victorian life, set out as a complete town of shops, cottages, and houses in a maze of cobbled streets and alleyways with even a tiny chapel and cottage garden, all recreating the life and atmosphere as it would have been in Victorian times.
Newent is about 4 miles east of Junction 3 of the M 50 Motorway.
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 Newent Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
Newent is the smallest of the four towns in the Forest of Dean District and lies in the North West corner of the county of Gloucestershire, known for many years as the capital of the
At Newent you will find the National Birds of Prey Centre, the Shambles Museum, and St. Anne's Vineyard.
The National Birds of Prey Centre is situated on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire.
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 Newent in the Vale of Leadon Gloucestershire Tour and Tourist Information Guide
Newent is the largest town in north west Gloucestershire and situated north of the capital, Gloucester and surrounded by local towns of Ledbury, Dymock, and Ross-on-Wye.
Newent (originally called "Noent") with its population of around 4,700, is about 8 miles north west of Gloucester City, on the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, and lying within the Forest of Dean Local Authority District.
Newent was served by the Hereford and Gloucester Canal, opened in 1845; this closed in 1881 and the section between Ledbury and Gloucester converted into a railway line, a branch line of the Great Western Railway, though a stretch between Dymock and Newent was by-passed as it was decided not to take the line
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 Alien houses: The priory of Newent | British History Online
On account of the possession of the churches of Kingsland, Dymock, and Newent with the chapel of Pauntley, in 1195 the bishop and chapter of Hereford made the abbot of Cormeilles a canon, assigned him a prebendal stall, and gave him a place in the chapter.
In 1382, when the alien priories were again in the hands of the crown, the abbot and convent of Cormeilles granted their manor of Newent called 'priorie' to Sir John Devereux for his life, with remainder to his son, wife, and daughter.
19) In 1399 Henry IV committed the custody of the manors of Newent and Kingston and the temporalities of the priory in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire to Sir John Cheyne for a ferm of £54, and £20 to be paid for the support of the prior and other charges, while the war with France lasted.
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 Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin, Newent, Gloucestershire, England
There is a tradition that the knight was a mamber of the Grandison family, who were landowners in the Newent district.
Newent was in Hereford Diocese until 1541 when the Diocese of Gloucester was created.
The Nave was rebuilt by 1679 by Edward Taylor of Newent, who had worked in London with Sir Christopher Wren.
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 Newent
Newent, Gloucestershire is a small Market town (population about 4500) about 8 miles north west of Gloucester City.
The town includes a half timbered market house, other houses of historical nature, and a small victorian museum containing replica of an 19th century street.
Newent is also home to Europe's largest cul-de-sac, Foley Road.
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 Newent & District Choral Society ::
As usual we'll hire a small coach and visit several gastro-establishments in the Newent and Ledbury area, notably the Kilcott Arms, the Yew Tree, the Three Choirs Vineyard restaurant, the Feathers and the Talbot in Ledbury among others, finishing off as always at the Glasshouse on May Hill.
Several members of Newent Choral Society came to the concerts - and this gives me a lead in, as I was in the Festival Chorus, to say that for a week I had the most wonderful immersion in great music of most types.
The glass of wine in the garden during the interval was particularly welcome, and it was lovely to have the opportunity to chat to the audience and the other performers.
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 GENUKI: Newent, Gloucestershire - Extract from National Gazetteer, 1868
It is situated in Dean Forest, to the westward of the river Severn, and on the Hereford and Gloucester canal, which has a very commodious wharf here.
Newent is celebrated for its cyder and perry, the produce of the orchards with which the neighbourhood abounds.
Petty sessions are held at the magistrates' office every alternate Monday, and the county court at the George Hotel, on the last Tuesday of every month, for the recovery of debts not exceeding £20.
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 Property to buy in Newent
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A completely refurbished detached property within reach of the centre of Newent and offering views, a large double garage with workshops/storage area, an enclosed garden and a paddock.
An opportunity to acquire a brand new bay fronted property within reach of the centre of Newent and with the accommodation arranged over three floors whilst also offering views, an enclosed garden and a large double garage with a workshop/storage area.
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 GENUKI: Newent, Gloucestershire
Photograph of Cemetery Chapel of Rest (Disused), and of Photograph of The Cemetery, Newent, from Alf Beard.
Photograph of St Mary's Church, and of Photograph of St Mary's Church (SE View), Newent, from Alf Beard.
Transcription of section of Slater's Directory of Gloucestershire, 1868 for Newent (includes the parishes and villages of Dymock, Huntley, Kempley, Oxenhall, Pauntley, Taynton, Rudford, Tibberton and Upleadon), by Cathie Bennett.
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 Newent, Connecticut CT, profile (New London County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Newent is in New London County, in the Norwich-New London metro area.
Sections below provide additional information and links about Newent travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the New London County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather.
Commercial FM radio stations in or near Newent
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 Newent Round Table, Euromeeting Welcome
International Round Table 59 Euromeeting in Newent, one of the oldest English historical towns.
You will have the possibility to spend some days together with all the present and past members of Newent Round Table, who will show you all the unique places, monuments and culture of this historical town and tell you about its history.
We look forward to welcoming you all in Newent and spend a wonderful weekend together.
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 Newent Information Online - guide and directory for Newent,Gloucestershire,UK with tourist information
If you live and work in Newent, Send your news items to us; whether it is entertainment, sports, business or community related.
If you are looking for accommodation we have UK hotels and Newent bed and breakfasts plus Newent cottages and self catering holiday accommodation as well as directories for Camping and Caravan Parks.
Newent Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Newent.
www.britinfo.net /index_Newent.htm   (610 words)

  
 Local bus, coach and rail information for Newent
Newent is in the Gloucestershire council area (Postcode: GL18).
A map of Newent can be found here.
Information on hotels near Newent is available here, holiday cottages are available in this area and other holiday accommodation.
www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowl.asp?L1=NEW065   (260 words)

  
 Newent swingers and Free Sex in Newent
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After all, Newent is not a small place, and you may need to be introduced.
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 Destination Guide for Newent : Enjoy England
Newent is a thriving, unspoilt market town and one of the most attractive in the area, offering a wide range of attractions for both shopper and visitor.
Black and white timbered buildings, market gardens and vineyards are some of the key characteristics of this historic town many of whose buildings date from the 13th century, with the centrepiece of the town being the Old Market Hall, built in 1668.
The area around Newent has long been known for its wild daffodils, which grow naturally in the woods and meadows around the town.
www.enjoyengland.com /destinations/find/south-west/gloucestershire/newent.aspx   (231 words)

  
 Newent Letting Agents marketing residential property for rent including houses, flats and apartments and other home ...
Newent Letting Agents marketing residential property for rent including houses, flats and apartments and other home lettings and residential property rentals in Newent, Gloucestershire
Commonly letting agents in Newent are offering services which include full property management, rent collection & tenant location only.
The letting agents will normally advertise within local areas to Newent in order to find the most suitable tenants on behalf of their landlords.
www.1stestateagents.co.uk /gloucestershire/letting_agents_newent.htm   (246 words)

  
 Newent Poor Law Union and Workhouse
A new parish workhouse was erected on the north side of Ross Street in Newent in around 1804.
Newent Poor Law Union was officially formed on 23rd September 1835.
County of Gloucester: Bromsberrow, Corse, Dymock (2), Hartpury (2), Highleadon, Kempley, Newent (4), Oxenhall, Pauntley, Preston, Rudford, Taynton, Tibberton, Upleadon.
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 Newent Hotels & Hotel Accommodation Newent, England from Best Hotel
Newent has a great selection of hotels and many offer instant hotel room availability and secure reservations.
The information we provide for Hotel Accommodation Newent and Hotel Accommodation England is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Should and information regarding the Newent Hotels and England Hotels be inaccurate in some way, please inform us so we can correct the necessary errors.
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 Properties for sale in Newent
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An excellent opportunity to purchase one of Newent's oldest properties having extensive accommodation and potential for business use.
A spacious period house of distinction situated within Newent Town, having been sympathetically renovated and updated to provide versatile accommodati...
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 Newent property to rent, room mates, Newent flat or house to share or rent - Free to view and advertise
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 Newent (Chris Coleman)
Joan Curtis is the Liberal Democrat candidate to become the next County Councillor for Newent Division.
In that role she has shown commitment to Newent and has worked hard for local people.
Her address is 49 Glebe Road, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1BJ.
www.chriscoleman.org.uk /pages/newent.html   (211 words)

  
 Newent dating and Newent personals for Newent singles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It can be difficult to find local people in Newent who share the same sexual preference as you.
To many the topic of lesbianism is still a taboo and so perhaps through lack of confidence or lack of potential partners it may be difficult for you to find potential lesbian partners in the local area.
The number of lesbians both in Newent and around the world reaches into millions, and thousands of these are using the internet for Newent personals and Newent dating.
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 Newent Commercial Electricians: Find a Commercial Electrician in Newent specialising in business and trade electrical ...
Newent Commercial Electricians: Find a Commercial Electrician in Newent specialising in business and trade electrical repairs and installations in Newent
Using our FREE enquiry service is the simplest and quickest way for you to make enquires to multiple Commercial Electricians operating within Newent, Gloucestershire.
Southcote Barn, Southend Lane, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1JD
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 Newent Agricultural Vets: Find a Agricultural Vet in Newent specialising in farm yard animals such as cows, sheep & ...
Newent Agricultural Vets: Find a Agricultural Vet in Newent specialising in farm yard animals such as cows, sheep & horses.
Agricultural Vets in Newent specialising in farm animals
Using our FREE enquiry service is the simplest and quickest way for you to make enquires to multiple Agricultural Vets operating within Newent, Gloucestershire.
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The Newent Bee Keepers Association is a Branch of the Gloucestershire Bee Keepers Association, which is affiliated to the British Bee Keepers Association.
Many of the members are experts of long experience and the tea breaks can be as informative as the lectures, The GBKA and branches also take a close interest in government decisions affecting bee keeping.
The Newent Branch members are an exceptionally friendly and helpful group of individuals who welcome new members and visitors.
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