Battlefields & battle sites · South Wales
Caswell Wood
In or near St Briavels.
Caswell Wood in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caswell Wood is a registered historic battlefield in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shorn Cliff and Caswell Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caswell Wood is a battlefield located in South Wales. It is known for its historical significance, though specific events and details are not provided. The site serves as a reminder of the region's military past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6831, -2.6634
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115648479 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caswell Wood?
- Caswell Wood is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7JW), in the parish of Tidenham.
- What is Caswell Wood?
- Caswell Wood in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caswell Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7JW.
- Is Caswell Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Caswell Wood is part of the Shorn Cliff and Caswell Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Caswell Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Caswell Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caswell Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7JW.