Pil (placename)
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Pîl is a Welsh placename element. The name is defined as the tidal reach of a waterway, suitable as a harbour, and is common along the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary. The highly localised distribu
Newport in Monmouthshire (1813) by Edward Pugh, showing the castle, bridge and ships docked at Arthur's Pîl (or Town Pîl) beyond.
A sketch of Pennard Castle in 1741, showing numerous ships in Pennard pill.
St. Pierre Pill was the site of a much larger harbour associated with legends of St Tewdric. It remains in use today as the Chepstow and District Yacht Club.
Pembroke Castle June 2011
Riverfront Arts Centre
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The Riverfront is the principal and newest theatre and arts centre in the City of Newport. It is located on the west bank of the River Usk on the Bristol Packet Wharf in the city centre. Designed by a
Photographed from the east side of the River Usk
Café seating from above
Centre entrance
Viewed from the east