Old Nag's Head, Medieval pub with stone tower in Monmouth, United Kingdom.
Description
Old Nag's Head is a pub in Monmouth that incorporates a cylindrical stone tower dating from the 13th century. This tower once formed part of the town's medieval defensive walls and remains the most distinctive architectural feature of the building today.
History
The tower dates to when Monmouth was protected by defensive walls, and this structure served as one of the town gates. Later the building became a pub while keeping its medieval features intact, as the rest of the town walls gradually disappeared over the centuries.
Culture
The building shows how a medieval fortification became a social gathering place for the community over centuries. Walking inside, you experience how local history and daily pub life share the same space.
Practical
The pub sits in a central location within Monmouth and is easy to find and access. Visiting here works like any ordinary pub visit, so you can explore the medieval tower while enjoying the normal pub experience without special arrangements.
Did you know?
This tower is the last remaining section of Monmouth's original medieval defenses, since another tower from the walls was demolished in the 18th century. This makes the spot a rare window into the town's medieval defensive design.
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