Chepstow, Fortified town on River Wye, Monmouthshire, Wales
Chepstow is a fortified town on the western bank of the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Medieval stone buildings stand alongside Georgian townhouses and Victorian shop fronts lining the narrow streets.
Norman conquerors founded the fortress in 1067 immediately after the invasion of England. The Great Tower's stone walls are considered Britain's oldest post-Roman stone fortification.
The boat slipways and quaysides recall the medieval wine trade, when French merchants unloaded their goods along the waterfront. The old trading routes still connect the town center to the riverbank today.
The center sits close to walking paths along the riverbanks and through the woodlands. Parking areas are located near the castle and train services run regularly to Newport, Cardiff and Bristol.
The tides of the River Wye reach differences of up to 14.5 meters (47.5 feet) here. This tidal range is among the highest worldwide and shapes the riverbank daily.
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