Hill forts · South Wales
Chepstow
Also known as: Cas-gwent
In or near Aust.
Chepstow — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chepstow is a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Chepstow Castle is a historic fortress located in Chepstow, Wales. Visitors can explore its impressive architecture and learn about its rich history, which dates back to the 11th century.
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.
Place summary
Chepstow is a hill-fort located in South Wales. It is notable for its strategic position and historical significance, dating back to the Iron Age. The site offers insights into ancient defensive architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
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Background
Description
doorway of St Mary's Priory Church]] After the Norman conquest of England, Chepstow was a key location. It was at the lowest bridging point of the River Wye, provided a base from which to advance Norman control into south Wales, and controlled river access to Hereford and the Marches. Chepstow Castle was founded by William fitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford, in 1067, and its Great Tower, often cited as the oldest surviving stone fortification in Britain, dates from that time or shortly afterwards. Its site, with sheer cliffs on one side and a natural valley on the other, afforded an excellent defensive location. The castle was expanded by William Marshal in the late twelfth century and, a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6420, -2.6750
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Chepstow
- Postcode
- NP16 5XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 0.4 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikipedia: Chepstow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chepstow War Memorial
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Beaufort Hotel
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Mint & Mustard
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George Hotel
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Castle Terrace, Chepstow
Gardens · 0.2 km
St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Chepstow War Memorial
Chepstow War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1922.
📷 4Gardens · South Wales
14 Beaufort Square
14 Beaufort Square — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Electric Picture Hall
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📷 4Gardens · South Wales
Raglan Lodge
Raglan Lodge — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South Wales
Beaufort Hotel
Beaufort Hotel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 7Where to eat & stay near Chepstow
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South Wales
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📷 7
📷 7B&Bs · South Wales
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Beeches Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Mint & Mustard
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📷 6
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chepstow?
- Chepstow is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 5XQ), in the parish of Chepstow.
- What is Chepstow?
- Chepstow — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chepstow?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 5XQ.
- Is Chepstow a protected site?
- Yes — Chepstow is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chepstow free to visit?
- Yes, Chepstow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chepstow?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 5XQ.