Footpath near Catbrook, looking towards Severn Bridge:: OS grid SO5103 :: Geograph British Isles

SO5103 : Footpath near Catbrook, looking towards Severn Bridge

near to Parkhouse, Monmouthshire/Sir Fynwy, Great Britain

Footpath near Catbrook, looking towards Severn Bridge

The rectangular fields surrounded by thick dry stone walls here contrast with the surrounding hedged fields. They were created in the early 18th century as part of a clearance for the Duke of Beaufort, using convict labour from the nearby prison, which held convicts prior to their exportation to Australia.

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2005

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Grid Square: SO5103, 6 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Ros Hallett (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph (First for SO5103)
Date Taken: Friday, 25 November, 2005 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 1 January, 2006
Category: Dry stone wall (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SO 516 030 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:43.4172N 2:42.1258W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SO 515 033