Castles · South Wales
Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork
In or near Caerwent.
Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork — moated site in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 6.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork is a castle in South Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork is a scheduled monument located in Devauden, South Wales, with the postcode NP16. The site is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is adjacent to several Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including the River Wye and Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6783, -2.7389
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Devauden
- Postcode
- NP16 6PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659450 (CC0)
- commons: Earthwork in Chepstow Park Woods - geograph.org.uk - 301903.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork?
- Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6PH), in the parish of Devauden.
- What is Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork?
- Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork — moated site in Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6PH.
- Is Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork a listed building?
- Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork a protected site?
- Yes — Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork charge admission?
- Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chepstow Park Wood Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6PH.