Rhoose Point

Rhoose Point

Rhoose Point is the most southerly point of mainland Wales.

It lies on the southern coast of South Wales and projects into the Severn Estuary or Bristol Channel.

Nearby used to be a cement works. On that site there is now a development of 600 houses that has greatly extended the village of Rhoose.

External links

* [http://www.rhoosepoint.com/ Photo]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3436008 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Rhoose Point and surrounding area]
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