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Alice Springs Golf Club

Alice Springs Golf Club, Keneys Commander, Usk, NP15 1JY
Phone: Clubhouse: 01873 880708 Pro Shop: 01873 880914

The Alice Springs Golf Club is a friendly place to play golf and learn the game. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. With our friendly ... more

US$ 42 average cost

Woodlake Park Golf & Country Club

Glascoed Nr Usk Monmouthshire NP4 0TE
Phone: 01291 673933

We recommend booking your tee times in advance to avoid disappointment particularly at weekends. Subject to weather conditions, buggies are available for hire...

US$ 31 average cost

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About Usk

Usk (Welsh: Brynbuga) is a small town in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, situated 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newport.

It is located on the River Usk, which is spanned by an arched stone bridge at the western entrance to the town. A castle above the town overlooks the ancient crossing point. It developed as a small market town, with some industry including the making of Japanware, and a notable prison. In recent years Usk has become known for its history of success in Britain in Bloom competitions, winning the Large Village award in 2005. The resident population of the town in 2001 was 2,318.The Roman legionary fortress of Burrium was founded on the site of Usk by the military commander Aulus Didius Gallus, around AD 55. He moved his XX Valeria Victrix legion into the area from its earlier base at Glevum (Gloucester). It was the earliest legionary fortress in Wales. Although the site was constricted by hills, subject to flooding, and not on a navigable river, it offered good communications inland up the River Usk. However, by around AD 75 its disadvantages had become apparent and the Romans relocated their permanent military base south to Caerleon, leaving only a small auxiliary fort and civilian settlement at Usk.

The fortress at Usk was surrounded by ramparts and covered a large area. The Roman remains are buried on the southern side of the town,but the extent of the Roman forts at Usk may be traced on the ground by means of plaques set into the pavement.Many of the Roman finds from Usk are now housed in the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon.[

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