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Monmouthshire

Take a closer look - and share your views of local life.

Abergavenny

A busy market town set in beautiful countryside.

Caldicot

A once sleepy village, now one of the county's biggest towns.

Chepstow

Find out more about the gateway to Wales.

Magor

St Mary's Church is one of the village's 13th century buildings.

Monmouth

Henry V was born in this historic town.

Usk

The town celebrates its history with an annual pageant at its castle.

Bertrand Russell

The writer and philosopher was born in Trelleck.

Historic County

Wales or England - why was Monmouthshire's status so uncertain?

JK Rowling

Which Harry Potter characters were inspired by her schooldays?

Severn Bore

See massed ranks of surfers riding the tide.

have your say

Want to share your views of life in Monmouthshire?

You can write a short guide to your village or send us your best local photos by email to wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk

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light showers
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