LLANGYBI. [LLANGIBBY]
Old post cards circa 1940, show a village of very few houses, in fact a hamlet on the main road between Usk and Newport, which was classified as the A449, route from South Wales to the Midlands and to Gloucester and the South, avoiding the vicissitudes of the Aust ferry crossing the River Severn.
The "village" of Llangybi has grown considerably from its 1930s size of 17 dwellings in the centre area, to 28 in 1960, 72 in 1970, 95 in 1980 and now 237 dwellings. Each development stamps its era of development, from large village plots with adequate garden to sustain the family, to modern houses with decking and miniscule plots by comparison. The social implications of housing and lifestyle are easily read in this village.
A welcoming Village Shop and Post Office well stocked sits in the village centre together with The White Hart, a 15th /16th inn , an interesting building with original fireplaces, ovens , and adjacent the lovely simple village Church of St. Cybi, built on mediaeval foundations, with interesting wall paintings, 16th century pulpit and musick gallery. There are wells, a standing stone on a definite ley line and three old schools, the last closed in 1982. Children attend Usk Church in Wales Primary School, and later have the option to attend Caerleon Comprehensive School, both schools with good reputations. The Village Hall in Ton Road, hosts the Community Council, the Women's Institute. and regular social gatherings.
A pleasant village in which to live, connected by a bus service to Newport and Monmouth.