Towns & cities · South Wales
Caerwent
Also known as: Caer-went
Caerwent — village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Caerwent, the nearest railway station is Caldicot, located 3.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Caerwent is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,719 people. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Address: NP26. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales". Coordinates: 51.6114°, -2.7686°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Caerwent (Welsh: Caer-went) is a village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located about 5 mi (8.0 km) west of Chepstow and 11 mi (18 km) east of Newport. It was founded by the Romans as the market town of Venta Silurum, an important settlement of the Brythonic tribe of Silures. The modern village is built around the Roman ruins, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe. It remained prominent through the Roman era and Early Middle Ages as the site of a road crossing between several important civic centres. The community includes the small village of Llanvair Discoed. In 2021 Caerwent village had a population of about 1,200.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6114, -2.7686
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP26
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Population
- 1,719
- Nearest railway station
- Caldicot — 3.1 km
- Official site
- caerwentcc.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010177 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caerwent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caerwent.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Caer-went Roman Town
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Venta Silurum
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classical Roman temple at insula VIII, Caerwent
Follies · 0.0 km
Venta Silurum
Museums · 0.1 km
Forum-Basilica
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Church of St Stephen and St Tathan (Tatheus)
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Shops and Houses
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Caewent Roman Town
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Courtyard House
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Venta Silurum amphitheatre
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
Caerwent Motte
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Castle Mound
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
Caerwent is a village located in South Wales with a population of 1,719. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,719
- Constituency
- Monmouthshire
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Things to see in Caerwent
115 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Caerwent →
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Caldicot Castle
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Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork
Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork — moated site in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Church of St Mary, Portskewett
Church of St Mary, Portskewett — Grade I listed church in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Church of St Mary, Rogiet
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Church of St Thomas a Becket
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Itton Court
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Llanvair Discoed Castle
Llanvair Discoed Castle — castle near Llanvair Discoed, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Magor Mansion
Magor Mansion — ruin in Monmouthshire, Wales.
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Magor Marsh
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Magor Marsh SSSI
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Piercefield House
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St Mary's Church
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St Michael and All Angels Church, Llanfihangel Rogiet
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Venta Silurum
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the
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Caer-went Roman Town
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📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Venta Silurum
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📷 5Follies · South Wales
classical Roman temple at insula VIII, Caerwent
classical Roman temple at insula VIII, Caerwent — a temple folly in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · South Wales
Venta Silurum
Venta Silurum was a town in Roman Britain (Britannia). The name Venta Silurum means "the town of the Silurēs", with the Silurēs being a powerful and warlike tribe. Today, it consists of remains in the
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Forum-Basilica
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Church of St Stephen and St Tathan (Tatheus)
Church of St Stephen and St Tathan (Tatheus) — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Caerwent
Places to stay
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St Pierre Country Club
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📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Old Barn Inn Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerwent?
- Caerwent is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26), in the parish of Caerwent.
- What is Caerwent?
- Caerwent — village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Caerwent?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26.
- Is Caerwent a listed building?
- Caerwent is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- Is Caerwent a protected site?
- Yes — Caerwent is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Caerwent free to visit?
- Yes, Caerwent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caerwent?
- The nearest railway station is Caldicot, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26.