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'''Trostrey''' is a hamlet and ancient parish in [[Monmouthshire]] west of [[Gwehelog]] and east of [[Kemeys Commander]]. It forms part of the [[Usk Hundred]]. | '''Trostrey''' is a hamlet and ancient parish in [[Monmouthshire]] west of [[Gwehelog]] and east of [[Kemeys Commander]]. It forms part of the [[Usk Hundred]]. | ||
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| + | Excavations in 2000 found evidence of burial cairns from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/418796/details/trostrey-castle-excavations|title=TROSTREY CASTLE EXCAVATIONS - Coflein|website=www.coflein.gov.uk}}</ref> An 11th-century earthen motte-and-bailey castle was replaced in the 13th century by a small stone fort.{{sfn|Newman|2000|pp=582-3}} A manor house, [[Trostrey Court]] stands ½ mile east of the village.{{sfn|Newman|2000|pp=582-3}} The parish church is dedicated to St David.{{sfn|Newman|2000|pp=582-3}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 11 July 2017
| Trostrey | |
| Monmouthshire | |
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 St Davids Church, Trostrey | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 51°43’52"N, 2°55’41"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Usk |
| Postcode: | NP15 |
| Dialling code: | 01291 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Monmouthshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Monmouth |
Trostrey is a hamlet and ancient parish in Monmouthshire west of Gwehelog and east of Kemeys Commander. It forms part of the Usk Hundred.
History
Excavations in 2000 found evidence of burial cairns from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.[1] An 11th-century earthen motte-and-bailey castle was replaced in the 13th century by a small stone fort.[2] A manor house, Trostrey Court stands ½ mile east of the village.[2] The parish church is dedicated to St David.[2]
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