Chepstow, Fortified town on River Wye, Monmouthshire, Wales
The town stretches along the western bank of the River Wye, featuring medieval stone structures, Georgian buildings, and Victorian architecture throughout its center.
Norman conquerors established Chepstow Castle in 1067, constructing the Great Tower with limestone walls that stand as Britain's oldest post-Roman stone fortification.
Local museums exhibit collections of maritime artifacts, documenting the evolution from medieval wine trade to nineteenth-century shipbuilding industry along the River Wye.
The town center provides direct access to hiking trails, with parking facilities near the castle and regular train connections to Newport, Cardiff, and Bristol.
The River Wye at Chepstow experiences tidal ranges up to 14.5 meters, making it the second highest tidal range in the world.
Location: Monmouthshire
Website: http://www.chepstow.co.uk/Core/Chepstow-Town-Council/Pages/Default.aspx
Website: http://chepstow.co.uk/Core/Chepstow-Town-Council/Pages/Default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 51.64194,-2.67500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
Piercefield House
1.9 km
Chepstow Railway Bridge
589 m
Old Wye Bridge
529 m
Mathern Palace
3.3 km
Otter Hole
2.2 km
St Mary's Church
218 m
Church Of St Tewdric
3.2 km
Chepstow Port Wall
139 m
George Hotel, Chepstow
214 m
Chepstow Town Gate
151 m
Beaufort Hotel
61 m
Lower Wye Gorge SSSI
2.7 km
Moynes Court
3.3 km
Pennsylvania Fields, Sedbury
1.3 km
Powis Almshouses
137 m
Chepstow War Memorial
8 m
Castle Terrace, Chepstow
214 m
14 Beaufort Square
36 m
Wye Bridge (M48 Viaduct)
2.8 km
Raglan Lodge
48 m
Gwy House
373 m
Tutshill Tower
1.2 km
Church of St James (ruins)
2.6 km
Church of St Luke
1.5 km
The Boat Inn
505 m
8, High Street, Chepstow
100 m
White Lion Inn
131 m
Chepstow Castle PH
300 mReviews
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