Marshfield, Newport
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Population: | 4,245 (2001 census) |
| Ordnance Survey | |
| OS grid reference: | Maps for ST275833 |
| Administration | |
| Council: | Newport City Council |
| UK Parliament: | Newport West |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Postal district: | NP10 8, CF3 2 |
| Dialling code: | +44-1633 Castleton exchange |
Marshfield (Welsh: Maerun) is an electoral district (ward) and smaller community parish in the urban-rural fringe of the city of Newport in South Wales. It is considered to be an affluent and sought-after area.
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[edit] Boundaries & Amenities
The ward is bounded by the city boundary to the west, the Bristol Channel to the south, the mouth of the River Usk to the east, Graig ward to the north and the Pillgwenlly, Tredegar Park and Gaer wards to the north east.
The M4 motorway runs through the ward and is home to the UK Patent Office and Office for National Statistics.
The ward contains the parishes of Coedkernew, Michaelston-y-Fedw and Wentloog, as well as the parish of Marshfield (population 2,636[1]). The parish church is St. Mary's [1] and [2]. The parish itself is bounded [3] by the city boundary to the west, the A48(M) motorway to the north and Great Western Main Line to the south. The eastern boundary with Coedkernew is formed by the Nant y Selsig or "Sausage Brook".
[edit] Welsh Language
9.8% of the population of Marshfield can speak Welsh fluently, this is low considering 21.7% of the population of Wales can speak the language.
[edit] Sporting Traditions
Marshfield is also home to Marshfield FC, a team pushing for the Gwent County League.
[edit] References
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