Usk (Welsh: Brynbuga) is a small town in Monmouthshire, situated 10 miles northeast of Newport. The River Usk flows through the town and is spanned by an ancient, arched stone bridge at the southern entrance to the town.

Usk was founded in 55AD as a Roman settlement and was a thriving market town through Victorian times. The current population is less than 2,500 and the town is known for its unusually abundant supply of pubs and restaurants. Many people will make the 10-mile drive from Newport for a quiet meal away from the bustle of the city. The main street is a very narrow collection of old houses and businesses (some dating back to the 15th century), and passes a tranquil town square.

A Canadian Usk

There is also a hamlet named Usk in British Columbia, Canada on the north bank of the Skeena River. Once famous for berry-growing, a flood in the 1930s destroyed most of the community. A few people still live there now. Access is by reaction ferry or passenger-only cablecar when the river is iced over.

External link

• The British town's website
• Pictures of the Canadian hamlet (and area)
• Usk (BC, Canada) ferry schedule