B4347 road

B4347 towards Skenfrith
Approaching Grosmont from Skenfrith

B4347 road is a road in Monmouthshire, south-eastern Wales, and crosses the border into Herefordshire, England. The road begins at 51°49′38″N 2°45′0″W / 51.82722°N 2.75000°W / 51.82722; -2.75000 in Rockfield, to the northwest of Monmouth as a continuation of the B4233 road. It passes through the village of Skenfrith.[1] The road ends at the junction with the B4348 road to the west of Kingstone, Herefordshire at 52°1′25″N 2°55′21″W / 52.02361°N 2.92250°W / 52.02361; -2.92250. The road crosses the River Monnow.[2] In its upper part the road and the B4348 is known as Golden Valley Road.[3] Numerous notable landmarks lie along the road including Hilston Park, Grosmont Castle and Dore Abbey.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Howell, Peter; Beazley, Elisabeth (1977). The Companion Guide to South Wales. Collins. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-00-216772-7. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "River Monnow". Canoewales.com. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  3. ↑ Aird, Alisdair (4 January 2000). The Good Guide to Britain 2000. Random House. p. 317. ISBN 978-0-09-187095-9. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  4. ↑ House & Garden. Condé Nast Publications, Ltd. 1998. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
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