Penhow

Penhow (Welsh: Pen-hw) is a small village, historic parish and community just inside the eastern edge of the boundary of the city of Newport, South Wales, within the historic county of Monmouthshire.

The Penhow Woodlands National Nature Reserve lies a short distance to the south of the village.

It is the first known British home of the St Maur alias Seymour family which rose to national prominence in the 16th century in the person of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII, represented today by the Duke of Somerset.

Since reopening, the shop has been managed and operated by the community and, where possible, stock has been sourced locally.

[13] In February 2018, the Indian restaurant (located behind the Rock and Fountain) closed and in April, the building was transformed into a churrascaria.

[17] The area is part of the Bishton and Langstone ward for elections to Newport City Council.

Penhow castle viewed from the parish church
Recreation of seal reportedly used by Roger de Seymour (died c. 1299) of Undy and Penhow Castle, as reported by the Duchess of Cleveland in her Battle Abbey Roll (1889), [ 5 ] showing the Seymour arms, the "Vol", Gules, two wings conjoined in lure or