Natural landmarks · South Wales
Monnow Gate
In or near Wyesham.
Monnow Gate — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Monnow Gate is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monnow Gate is a medieval stone gate located in Monmouth, South Wales. It is notable for being one of the few surviving examples of a gatehouse from this period in the region. The structure is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8090, -2.7200
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 5ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/855457354 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monnow Gate?
- Monnow Gate is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 5ER), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Monnow Gate?
- Monnow Gate — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monnow Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 5ER.
- Is Monnow Gate a protected site?
- Yes — Monnow Gate is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monnow Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Monnow Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monnow Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 5ER.