Usk
Usk is a town and also community in Monmouthshire, Wales, 10 miles (16 kilometres) northeast of Newport. Community of Usk and also River from Llanbadoc Rock; 1860. It lies on the River Usk, which is covered by an arched stone bridge at the western entryway to the town. Usk Castle, over the community overlooks, the ancient crossing factor. It established as a small market town, with some market including the production of Japanware, and also with a remarkable jail constructed in 1841/2. In recent years Usk has ended up being recognized for its history of success in Britain in Bloom competitions, winning the Large Village award in 2005. The resident population of the town in 2001 was 2,318, raising to 2,834 at the 2011 census.