Maps can tell us a lot about the history of our landscape, if you know how to ‘read’ them.

In 2002, during construction of the Newport Riverfront Arts Centre on the west bank of the River Usk, the remains of a 15th century ship were discovered.

In about 1113, the Norman Lord of Caerleon, Robert de Chandos, granted land at Goldcliff for the founding of the Benedictine Priory of St Mary Magdalene.

Imagine standing near the sea wall at Goldcliff 10,000 years ago. What would you see?

On 30th January 1607, sea walls either side of the Severn Estuary were overwhelmed by flood waters.

In 1531, King Henry VIII passed the Act of Sewers, creating Commissioners and Courts of Sewers.