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B4347 towards Skenfrith
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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″N2°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 to the west of Kingstone, Herefordshire at 52°1′25″N2°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 are known as Golden Valley Road. [3] Numerous notable landmarks along the road include Hilston Park, Grosmont Castle and Dore Abbey. [4]

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References

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  2. "River Monnow". Canoewales.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
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  4. House & Garden. Condé Nast Publications, Ltd. 1998. Retrieved 14 March 2012.