Hill forts · South Wales
Bulwark, Chepstow
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Bulwark is a predominantly residential area of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, largely developed during the twentieth century. The area is so named because of its Iron Age fort, which is now maintain
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bulwark in Chepstow, the nearest railway station is Chepstow, located 1.1 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is NP16 5QE. Entry to the hill-fort is free.
About
Bulwark is a predominantly residential area of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, largely developed during the twentieth century. The area is so named because of its Iron Age fort, which is now maintained as a public open space. Substantial development in the area began during the First World War, with housing being provided for the military and civilian workforce brought to the area for the National Shipyard no.1 at Chepstow.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bulwark is a predominantly residential area of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, largely developed during the twentieth century. The area is so named because of its Iron Age fort, which is now maintained as a public open space. Substantial development in the area began during the First World War, with housing being provided for the military and civilian workforce brought to the area for the National Shipyard no.1 at Chepstow.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6302, -2.6737
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bulwark, Chepstow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulwark, Chepstow?
- Bulwark, Chepstow is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5QE), in the parish of Chepstow.
- What is Bulwark, Chepstow?
- Bulwark is a predominantly residential area of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, largely developed during the twentieth century. The area is so named because of its Iron Age fort, which is now maintain
- How do I get to Bulwark, Chepstow?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 5QE.
- Is Bulwark, Chepstow a protected site?
- Yes — Bulwark, Chepstow is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bulwark, Chepstow free to visit?
- Yes, Bulwark, Chepstow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bulwark, Chepstow?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5QE.