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Newport Central Jam'e Masjid and Islamic Educational Institute; Imam Bargah Masjid (formerly), 63-65 Stow Hill, Newport

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NPRN97019
Map ReferenceST38NW
Grid ReferenceST3104687805
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNewport
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityStow Hill
Type Of SiteMOSQUE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description

Conversion of a three-storey semi-detached suburban house. Present status [2002]: in religious use (Stephen Hughes, 02.08.2006).

House linked to rear C19th industrial/commercial building in origin converted to mosque (? from 'Community Church') with prayer room, washing facilities, and women's space. Exterior of industrial building little altered: stone-built with brick dressings and slated mansard roof. External signage in English and Arabic: 'Newport Central Jam'e Masjid & Islam Educational Centre'. Formerly the Islamic Society for Gwent mosque and cultural centre (now NPRN 11659). The plaque on house read in 2006 (see photo): ISG / Islamic Society for Gwent / IMAM BARGAH MASJID / Muslim Community Centre.

This record was created by RCAHMW’s Welsh Asian Heritage Project (2023–24), funded by the Welsh Government’s Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.