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Usk
'the river ,
'the river o' direct conn. w/ King Arthur + his romance ,
'the river o' Arthur_ian[Arthurian] romance ,
'the river o' romance
Usk.com may b[be] the easiest global central portal
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travel @round Usk-the-city e.t.c., +
travel @round Usk-the-river e.t.c., +
travel @round Usk-the-river-served-lands e.t.c., +
travel @round Usk-the-river-served-lands' nearby e.t.c.,+
travel @Wales e.t.c. +
travel @England e.t.c. +
travel @ United Kingdom e.t.c. +
travel @ the Greater Britain e.t.c. +
Arthur_ian[Arthurian] mythology or even anymythology +
Arthur_ian[Arthurian] romance travelling , e.t.c.
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global central portal
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Arthur's Courts
The following are real places
which are clearly identifible in a text and
which are mentioned in
Arthurian legend and romance as being used by
Arthur as a place to hold a court. In the romances
Arthur, like all medieval monarchs,
moves round his kingdom.
* Caerleon on-Usk in Newport
in South Wales
from Geoffrey of Monmouth
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River Usk
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The River Usk (Welsh: Afon Wysg)
rises in the mountains of mid-Wales
then
flows south-east through Abergavenny and
the eponymous town of Usk to
the Roman legionary fortress of Caerleon and
the Bristol Channel at Newport.
It is the deepest river in the British Isles at its mouth
and has the second largest tidal range in the world
after the Bay of Fundy in Canada.
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The Usk in history and legend
The Usk has played an important role both in the history
of South Wales,
and some of the local folktales.
Historically,
the Usk has been used as a major shipping route for much
of the last millennium,
mostly because of
its wide and deep mouth,
and
good access from the Bristol Channel.
Evidence of the Usk's longstanding use in transport and trade came
in the form of the remains of the Newport ship
which were unearthed in July 2002.
The ship, dated around 1465, was most likely a trade ship,
and may have been around much of Europe
and beyond in its lifetime [1].
Its presence in the Usk has only confirmed
what an important trading route the Usk
must have provided to the many towns and villages along its route
The Usk has also played a role in many local and regional legends.
One of the most famous legends involves King Arthur,
who is thought by many to have been
based in Wales.
Legend has it that
Arthur fought a battle against Saxon invaders near Newport
and,
after a victorious outcome, sailed down the Usk
on a boat to Caerleon,
where he held council
and based himself for large stretches at a time.
Some even suggest that
Caerleon is the site of Camelot,
though such suggestions are conjecture
and are not based on any hard evidence.
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Usk
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This is about the town in Monmouthshire.
For the hamlet in British Columbia, see Usk, British Columbia.
For the German software rating organization,
see Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.
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Usk (Welsh: Brynbuga) is a small picturesque town
in Monmouthshire, Wales,
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.
A castle above the town overlooks the ancient
Anglo-Welsh border crossing
- the river
can usually be waded on foot even today.
Usk won the Large Village award in the
2005 Britain in Bloom awards.
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1 Amenities
2 Twin town
3 History
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Amenities
The current population is less than 2,500
and the town is known for its unusually abundant supply of pubs
and restaurants
and, for some reason,
antique shops.
Many people will make the drive from Newport
and even further afield
for a quiet meal away from the bustle of the city.
The main street, which is the A472 road, is
a narrow collection of old houses, restaurants, pubs, shops
and businesses
(some dating back to the 15th century),
and it passes a tranquil town square.
"Usk Island" is a park named after the small, incidental island
in the middle of the river.
It is mostly laid to grass, with surrounding woodland.
The park is popular for a picnic or stroll,
and also has a substantial adventure playground.
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Twin town
Usk was twinned with the German town
Graben-Neudorf in Baden-Württemberg in 1980
and over the past few years
there have been numerous visits between the two towns,
with the Usk Youth Brass Band making its most recent visit
in autumn 2006.
In 2006 the colour scheme of Usk in Bloom was based on
those within the crests of both Usk and Graben-Neudorf.
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History
Usk was founded in AD 55
as the Roman legionary fortress of Burrium
and was a thriving market town through Victorian times.
It takes its name from the
- a name of uncertain origin but resembling many others in Britain
(e.g. Exe, Esk).
It may be related to Scottish uisge ("water"), and therefore to
"whisky".
As with some other towns in Wales (e.g. Abergavenny)
it was assigned an unrelated Welsh name Brynbuga
during the latter 20th century.
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Usk Castle,
whilst hidden from view by its surrounding trees
(planted in the early 20th century), is
one of the few castles still privately owned and occupied.
In 2005,
the 600th anniversary
of the battle of Pwll Melyn was commemorated
by a son-et-lumiere show.
http://www.uskcastlepageant.org.uk/
Usk was the birthplace of Adam of Usk.
During the 'Welsh Revolt', in 1403,
Owain Glyndŵr burnt Usk to the ground.
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The Battle of Usk (Pwll Melyn) in 1405 occurred
when English forces routed their Welsh opponents
causing much loss of life,
including the execution of several hundred Welshmen
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In 1678, Usk was the site of St David Lewis' martyrdom
for his alleged part in the bogus Popish Plot of Titus Oates.
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Newport
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For other uses, see Newport (disambiguation).
Newport (Welsh: Casnewydd) is the third-largest city within
Wales
(after Cardiff and Swansea), in the United Kingdom.
Standing on the banks of the River Usk,
it is the cultural capital and largest urban area
of the historic county of Monmouthshire
and governed by the unitary Newport City Council.
The population of Newport city is 140,000 inhabitants and
the greater urban area is in excess of 160,000
(est. 2006).
The name Newport comes from the fact that
Caerleon was the 'old port' on the river Usk,
but as ships became bigger,
they could no longer navigate the river to Caerleon
so a new port/dock was built near to
where the Riverfront Arts Centre stands today
The Welsh name for the city,
Casnewydd-ar-Wysg
(IPA: [kasˈnɛʊɪð ar ˈwɪsk]) means
'New castle-on-Usk'
(this is a shortened version of Castell Newydd ar Wysg).
This refers to the twelfth-century castle ruins near the city centre
The original Newport Castle was a small Motte-and-bailey castle
in the park opposite St. Woolos Cathedral.
It was buried in rubble excavated from the railway tunnels
that were dug under Stow Hill in the 1840s
and no part of it is currently visible.
Newport also has the Latin name Novus Burgus,
meaning new borough or new town.
It is sometimes labelled Newport-on-Usk
on old maps.
The city's importance as a trading port in the Middle Ages
was emphasised
when a 15th century ship, referred to locally as the Newport ship,
was uncovered from the bank of the Usk in 2002,
during the construction of the Riverfront Arts Centre.
The city is home to the world-class Celtic Manor Resort,
Europe's leading five-star conference resort
and
home of the Celtic Manor Wales Open,
the annual European Tour golf tournament.
The resort is also venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
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Arthurian legend
Geoffrey of Monmouth makes Caerleon
one of the most important cities in Britain in his
Historia Regum Britanniæ.
He gives it a long glorious history
from its founding
by
King Belinus then making it the location of a metroplitan see,
an Archbishopric superior to Canterbury and York
under Saint Dubricius.
He was followed by St David
who moved the archbishopric to St David's Cathedral.
This builds up to its use by Geoffrey as a Court
for King Arthur.
Caerleon is one of the sites most often
connected with King Arthur's capital later called
Camelot.
There was no Camelot mentioned in the early
Arthurian traditions recorded
by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Wace, and Layamon.
These early Arthurian authors say that
Arthur's capital was in Caerleon,
and even the later recaster of Arthurian material,
Sir Thomas Malory, has
Arthur re-crowned at "Carlion".
It has been suggested that
the still-visible Roman amphitheatre at Caerleon is
the source of the 'Round-Table' element of the tales,
and was used for discussion and entertainment.
(The "Camelot" reference originates with the French
writer of courtly romance, Chrétien de Troyes.)
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Geoffrey of Monmouth writes of Caerleon
in the mid 12th century:
"For it was located in a delightful spot in Glamorgan, on the River Usk,(Historia Regum Britanniae "History of the Kings of Britain")
not far from the Severn Sea. Abounding in wealth
more than other cities, it was suited for such a ceremony. For the noble river I
have named flows along it on one side, upon which the kings and princes who
would be coming from overseas could be carried by ship. But on the other side,
protected by meadow and woods, it was remarkable for royal palaces, so that it
imitated Rome in the golden roofs of its buildings... Famous for so many
pleasant features, Caerleon was made ready for the announced feast."
This is only a short part of a description
which emphasises the power and wealth of Arthur's court a description
transferred later to Camelot.
The huge scale of the ruins
along with Caerleon's importance as a urban centre in early mediæval
Gwent would have inspired stories which Geoffrey expanded on.
Caerleon also has later Arthurian literary associations,
as the birthplace of the writer Arthur Machen
who often used it as a location in his work.
Alfred Lord Tennyson also wrote his Idylls of the King
overlooking the Usk in a bay window
of what is now the saloon bar of the Hanbury Arms public house.
In Michael Morurgo's novel Arthur, High King of Britain,
Caerleon is the castle
where Arthur unknowingly commits incest
with his half-sister Margause,
resulting in the conception of his bastard son Mordred,
who will later bring about his downfall.
Caerleon in 1800
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IS THIS THE TIME OF BRITAIN'S DARKEST HOUR?
15 July 2004
| Summary |
King Arthur and his knights have awoken
to bring tourists
to his land
as
the latest Jerry Bruckheimer
in London today
(15 July 2004) and hits cinemas across the UK from 30th July.
King Arthur [[[[[[[[['the-Movie]]]]]]]]]
is being heralded as the most realistic
version of the historical facts behind the myth.
To tie in with its global release,
VisitBritain - the authority for tourism in Britain -
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VisitBritain 's the UK gov official authorrity 4[for] tourism in UK
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has joined forces with Touchstone Pictures
and Buena Vista International
and published a
King Arthur Movie Map
King Arthur Movie Map
to help position Britain as the definitive destination
for British and international visitors interested in the ancient legend
This summer, audiences will discover
the roots of one of Britain's most enduring legends
with the release of King Arthur, starring an all-star British cast including Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ray Winstone and Wales' Ioan Gruffudd. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and screenwriter David Franzoni (Gladiator) bring a spectacular, epic tale of chivalry, bravery, and one man's destiny to the big screen. Thrilling adventure, edge-of-your-seat action and historical grandeur come together in this contemporary and fresh look at the origins of a legendary hero. The film sets the record straight historically, by taking us back to the 5th century - the Roman Britain of the Dark Ages. Stripped of the elaborate magic and romance of the medieval stories, King Arthur presents a new but authentic image of Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table.
The UK's leading Arthurian expert John Matthews
- who
has spent more than 30 years studying the Arthurian legend and
was the consultant historian on the film
- believes the stories are based on a real historical figure
who was a Roman commander on Hadrian's Wall
in Cumbria
in the 5th Century.
He said:
``In my opinion
the film comes closer to historical truth than any yet made.
It will be a reminder for many people that
the legend of King Arthur will always have its roots here in Britain.
The film will capture audiences' imagination and
inspire them
to visit Britain and discover more about
the reality behind
the man,
the myth and
the legend.'';
The unique guide features key destinations and attractions synonymous with Arthurian legend from the Dark to Medieval Ages, as well as Roman Britain's historical sites and locations. 25 Arthurian and Roman locations on the map include Tintagel Castle, Merlin's Grave and Hadrian's Wall, along which much of the film's action and story is played out.
Stirling's King's Knot and Caerleon on Usk in Gwent
also feature, in addition to Roman locations such as Eboracum (York) and Londinium (London). On the reverse of the map, VisitBritain has identified locations that appear in more than 50 new movies, classic film favourites and TV shows from the 60s to the present day.
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The England version of the King Arthur map for British consumers is available by calling 0845 456 2003 or visiting the website,
http://www.visitengland.com/. Printed in five languages for international visitors, a map featuring locations throughout the whole of Britain is available by contacting VisitBritain's international call centres or online at
www.visitbritain.com/moviemap. Both versions of the map will be available at the Britain and London Visitor Centre, 1 Regent Street, London.
The King Arthur Movie Map is the latest project that VisitBritain - the authority for tourism in Britain - has in development with international film distribution companies. It is the seventh in VisitBritain's hugely successful movie-map series, which also includes `Master and Commander', `Johnny English - Mission to Britain' and `Harry Potter - Discover the Magic of Britain' as well as those based on Bollywood films and Hollywood blockbusters and `Brit-flicks'.
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* More information and images from the film can be downloaded from
contact the BVI press office on 0208 222 1653 /2581.
Audio clips from the film can be obtained from Wired on
0207 580 0171.
The trailer can be viewed at
* John Matthews' two new books 'King Arthur:
`Dark Age Warrior and Mythic Hero'
(Contact - Lydia Drukarz at Carlton Books on: 0207 612 0418
or e-mail: Ldrukarz@carltonbooks.co.uk) and
`Merlin, Shaman, Prophet, Magician'
will both be published in July to coincide with the launch of the film.
(Contact - Fiona Smith at Mitchell Beazley on 0207 531 8489
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