Historic houses · South Wales
Queens Head
In or near Wyesham.
Queens Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Queens Head, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NP25 3DL, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Queens Head is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-south, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Creates Gallery is an art gallery located in Monmouth, Wales, showcasing a variety of fine art exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy a range of artworks, including paintings, ceramics, and sculptures, in a welcoming environment.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
The Queens Head is a public house located at 1, St James Street, Monmouth, Wales. It has also known as The Queens Head Hotel and formerly Queens Head Inn.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The building itself has been a Grade II listed building since 27 June 1952. The building dates back to around the Sixteenth Century. Original plaster work ceiling dating from 17th-century can be still seen near the bar. The building has undergone many changes since it was first built. The original stone has been plastered over and clad with stone in other locations. The profile was also changed by the removal of gables and a mock black and white wood work added in 1922 by H.A.Dancey. The pub has some secret hiding places. During the English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell stayed at the Queens Head on a number of occasions. On one such occasion an attempt was made on his life, the would-be…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8121, -2.7116
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 07535 160712
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.4 km
- Opening
- Thursday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; closed Sunday - Wednesday
- Official site
- www.createsgallery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q824346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Queens Head, Monmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queens Head?
- Queens Head is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3DL), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Queens Head?
- Queens Head — a Grade II*-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queens Head?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3DL.
- Who owns Queens Head?
- Queens Head is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Queens Head a listed building?
- Queens Head is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Queens Head a protected site?
- Yes — Queens Head is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Queens Head?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3DL.