Pontypool

Pontypool

The Pontypool Poor Law Union was declared 25 April 1836 and consisted the following parishes: Glascoed, Goytrey, Gwehellog, Gwernesney, Kemeys Commander, Llanbaddock, Llandegveth, Llangeview, Llangibby, Llanhilleth, Llanllowell, Llanthewy Vach, Llantrissent, Llanvihangel Pont-y-Moile, Llanvrechva Lower, Llanvrechva Upper (site of the Workhouse), Mambilad, Monkswood, Panteague, Trevethin, Trostrey and Usk.

The Pontypool Workhouse in Griffithstown was erected in 1837 and enlarged in 1900. Cottage Homes were also erected in 1881. The two institutions could accommodate 270 inmates to include 64 children in the cottage homes.

Records

Gwent County Record Office
County Hall
CWMBRAN
Gwent
NP44 2XH

Telephone:- U.K. 01633 644886
Overseas +44 1633 832214

Newport Reference Library
Newport Central Library
John Frost Square
Newport
South Wales
NP9 1PA

Telephone:- U.K. 01633 211376
Overseas +44 1633 211376

Page updated August 18, 2007

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