Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Skenfrith
Skenfrith
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Skenfrith is a Norman village, taking its name from its castle.
How to get here:
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Road: A40 - Follow the A40 to Monmouth. Exit at the roundabout and head into Monmouth, then turn left onto the A466 (Hereford Road). Follow this (into England), and then turn left onto the B4521. Follow this (back into Wales) and Skenfrith will be on the right-hand side as you cross the river. (8.5 miles, 17m) +
free parking by the castle
Access: publicStatus: recognisable Around the Church
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy and Rory take the Doctor around Upper Leadworth.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor drives the minibus out of the village.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy and Rory take the Doctor around Upper Leadworth.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor wonders what happens in the village to ward off self-harm,
before all three drop into sleep to the sound of tweets.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor tries to determine what is the dream...
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor warns that they need to be careful...
Access: publicStatus: recognisableLane (middle)
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
One of the local greets Doctor Rory.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor drives the camper van to the rescue.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy has a quick rest.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableOutside Sarn
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor leads the way further into the village.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy fakes a contraction to show the Doctor what's boring!
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor drives up to the rescue!
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor speeds off after rescuing some visitors.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableLane (south)
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor to the rescue!
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor rescues the camper van.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor to the rescue!
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
A camper van is attacked.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor runs from the butchers.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor escapes from the butchers.
Access: publicStatus: recognisable Bridge
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor drives the camper van back to Amy's.
Missing angles south end
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
B5421 near bridge
Where to walk to next?
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Sarn (Amy's Choice). No route recorded to this location.
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Skenfrith Castle (Amy's Choice). No route recorded to this location.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Wyastone Estate (Reset): 5.41 miles. 
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White Swan Court (The Unquiet Dead): 5.59 miles. 
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Church Street (The Unquiet Dead): 5.59 miles.
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Shire Hall (The Unquiet Dead, The Next Doctor): 5.61 miles.
Filming Reports:
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24 Feb 2010: Album - Filming for
In the News:
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3 Nov 2010: BBC News - "Cigar case sold for 'Doctor Who' church renovation"
Further links about the location:
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Skenfrith Church and Village - village website
Related Stories
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Amy's Choice [24-25 Feb 2010]: Upper Leadworth
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