Newbridge-on-Wye
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Newbridge-on-Wye is a small village in Powys
, Wales
. It lies, as its name suggests, on the River Wye
, just downstream from the market town of Rhayader
.
, and lies 7.1 miles south of Rhayader. The main road running through the village is the A470, running from Rhayader to the north and Builth Wells
to the south. The B4358 also passes through the village; it runs from Beulah
in the west through to Llandrindod Wells
in the east. This road system is useful for commuters traveling from west and north-west Wales to areas in the south.
, who moved livestock from place to place. Newbridge-on-Wye proved to be an ideal location for drovers to stop and rest because it afforded a safe crossing-point on the river Wye. This led to a settlement forming, including a large number of pubs. This fact is celebrated by the statue of a drover on the village green. Newbridge-on-Wye also sited a railway station
on the Mid Wales Railway, until its closure on December 31, 1962. The site of the station is now occupied by a housing estate, although the old railway bridge still remains.
. The team's greatest success was during the 2004/2005 season where they won the Mid Wales South League. The football club applied for promotion and this was granted in the next season following extensive work to their Penybont ground in order to meet the standards set by the FAW
. During the 2005/2006 season, their first in the Spar Mid Wales League, they placed 12th. However during the 2007/2008 they set up a strong challenge for the title, only to see a good start to the season diminished through poor results in the latter part of the season. They ended up coming 7th, although this was behind a number of Welsh Premier reserve teams from much larger areas than Newbridge-on-Wye.
Across the road is the All Saints Church, which the school is linked with. The school holds festivals and services in the church throughout the year. During the 2005 ESTYN inspection, the school rated very highly, with special praise given to the school's ability to create an "environment where the children can flourish".
Powys
Powys is a local-government county and preserved county in Wales.-Geography:Powys covers the historic counties of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, most of Brecknockshire , and a small part of Denbighshire — an area of 5,179 km², making it the largest county in Wales by land area.It is...
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It lies, as its name suggests, on the River Wye
River Wye
The River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the UK and for parts of its length forms part of the border between England and Wales. It is important for nature conservation and recreation.-Description:...
, just downstream from the market town of Rhayader
Rhayader
Rhayader is a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales. It has a population of 2,075, and is the first town on the banks of the River Wye, from its source on the Plynlimon range of the Cambrian Mountains....
.
Location
Newbridge-on-Wye is located roughly in the middle of WalesMid Wales
Mid Wales is the name given to the central region of Wales. The Mid Wales Regional Committee of the National Assembly for Wales covered the counties of Ceredigion and Powys and the area of Gwynedd that had previously been the district of Meirionydd. A similar definition is used by the BBC...
, and lies 7.1 miles south of Rhayader. The main road running through the village is the A470, running from Rhayader to the north and Builth Wells
Builth Wells
Builth Wells is a town in the county of Powys, within the historic boundaries of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying at the confluence of the River Wye and the River Irfon, in the Welsh of the Wye Valley. It has a population of 2,352....
to the south. The B4358 also passes through the village; it runs from Beulah
Beulah, Powys
Beulah is a village in southern Powys, Wales, lying on the River Cammarch. The village sits astride the main A483 road about 8 miles south west of Builth Wells....
in the west through to Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells , colloquially known locally as "Llandod", is a town and community in Powys, within the historic boundaries of Radnorshire, mid Wales, United Kingdom. It was developed as a spa town in the 19th century, with a boom in the late 20th century as a centre of local government. Before...
in the east. This road system is useful for commuters traveling from west and north-west Wales to areas in the south.
History
Newbridge-on-Wye was historically a stop off point for droversDroving
Droving is the practice of moving livestock over large distances by walking them "on the hoof".Droving stock to market, usually on foot and often with the aid of dogs, has a very long history in the old world...
, who moved livestock from place to place. Newbridge-on-Wye proved to be an ideal location for drovers to stop and rest because it afforded a safe crossing-point on the river Wye. This led to a settlement forming, including a large number of pubs. This fact is celebrated by the statue of a drover on the village green. Newbridge-on-Wye also sited a railway station
Newbridge on Wye railway station
Newbridge on Wye railway station stood on the single-tracked Mid Wales Railway between Builth Wells and Rhayader. It was closed on 31 December 1962 and the trackbed removed. The site has been cleared and now contains senior citizen's housing...
on the Mid Wales Railway, until its closure on December 31, 1962. The site of the station is now occupied by a housing estate, although the old railway bridge still remains.
Newbridge-on-Wye Football Club
Newbridge-on-Wye Football Club is one of the most successful village teams in Wales. The team currently plays in the Spar Mid Wales LeagueMid Wales League
The Mid Wales Football League, currently styled as the SPAR Mid Wales Football League under a sponsorship deal, is a football league in Wales, consisting of 31 teams, 15 in Division One and 16 in Division Two. Division One sits at the third tier of the Welsh football league system, and promotes...
. The team's greatest success was during the 2004/2005 season where they won the Mid Wales South League. The football club applied for promotion and this was granted in the next season following extensive work to their Penybont ground in order to meet the standards set by the FAW
Football Association of Wales
The Football Association of Wales is the governing body of association football in Wales. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB.Established in 1876 , it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and is one of the four associations The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the...
. During the 2005/2006 season, their first in the Spar Mid Wales League, they placed 12th. However during the 2007/2008 they set up a strong challenge for the title, only to see a good start to the season diminished through poor results in the latter part of the season. They ended up coming 7th, although this was behind a number of Welsh Premier reserve teams from much larger areas than Newbridge-on-Wye.
Newbridge-on-Wye Church In Wales Primary School
There has been a primary school present in Newbridge-on-Wye since 1868. The original school was subsequently replaced by a larger school in 1962. The second school was larger than the previous one, although it still remained relatively small, educating around 80 children in four main classrooms. It is situated just off the main road (A470) and has a large grass playing area at the back of the school. In March 2008 Powys County Council announced that the second school was to be demolished, and a £2.5-million replacement to be built at the same site. Although the initial plan was to renovate the old school the council concluded that it would be more cost effective to build an entirely new one, that will accommodate around 118 pupils and will acquire a lower environmental impact (purportedly a 40% reduced energy consumption). Demolition of the old building started in the summer of 2008, with a view to finish construction of the new building in September 2009. During this time students at the school were educated in portable classrooms located on the school field.Across the road is the All Saints Church, which the school is linked with. The school holds festivals and services in the church throughout the year. During the 2005 ESTYN inspection, the school rated very highly, with special praise given to the school's ability to create an "environment where the children can flourish".