Gilwern is located in the county of Gwent, Wales, three miles south-east of the town of Crickhowell, 17 miles north of the major city of Newport, 24 miles north of Cardiff, and 129 miles west of London. Gilwern lies just south of the Powys border, and was historically in the county of Brecknockshire. Gilwern falls within the unitary authority of Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire. It is in the NP7 postcode district.
Gilwern is in the ceremonial county of Gwent, the historic county of Brecknockshire, and the administrative county of Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire.
Ceremonial County | Gwent |
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Historic County | Brecknockshire |
Administrative County | Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire |
Gilwern is situated towards the northernmost extremity of Gwent, and roughly centrally between the easternmost and westernmost extremities of Gwent.
The nearest postcode to the centre of Gilwern is NP7 0AP.
Gilwern is situated towards the southernmost extremity of the NP7 postcode district, and towards the westernmost extremity of the NP7 postcode district.
The centre of Gilwern is located at position 51.82515° latitude and -3.09287° longitude.
Latitude | 51.82515° |
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Longitude | -3.09287° |
The centre of Gilwern is located at the grid reference easting 324778 and northing 214624 within the British National Grid (OSGB36) system.
Easting | 324778 |
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Northing | 214624 |
Position of Gilwern relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of Gilwern to the centre of the town.
Position of Gilwern relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of Gilwern to the centre of the city.