Pont Kemys House, Kemeys Road, Chain Bridge, Abergavenny, NP7 9DS

This property is located in Chain Bridge, Abergavenny, a locality within the NP 7 postal district, and sits adjacent to the River Usk at the site of a Grade II* listed bridge that connects the town with Llanfoist.

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain in the westernmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and flows north into Usk Reservoir before turning east through Sennybridge and Brecon. It then turns southeast, passing by Talybont-on-Usk, Crickhowell and Abergavenny. At Chain Bridge in Abergavenny, the river is crossed by a Grade II* listed structure that links the town with the nearby area of Llanfoist. The bridge’s designation as a listed building indicates its historical and architectural importance within the local landscape. The proximity of the river and the bridge provides a notable setting for the locality, offering a sense of heritage and connection to the surrounding countryside. Residents and visitors alike can appreciate the historic character of the bridge and the natural beauty of the River Usk as it meanders through the region.