Magor
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War memorial in the centre of Magor Square | |
Location within Monmouthshire | |
Population | 6,140 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST425871 |
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Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CALDICOT |
Postcode district | NP26 |
Dialling code | 01633 |
Police | Gwent |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Magor (English: /ˈmeɪɡər/; Welsh: Magwyr) is a large village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, about 9 miles (14 km) west of Chepstow and about 9 miles (14 km) east of Newport. It lies on the Caldicot Levels beside the Severn Estuary, and is in the community of Magor with Undy. Magor lies close to the M4 motorway.[2]