Chepstow Port Wall, Medieval defensive wall in Chepstow, United Kingdom
The Port Wall extends 1,100 meters in a semi-circular pattern from Chepstow Castle to the River Wye, constructed with squared blocks of ashlar stone.
Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, commissioned the construction of this defensive structure between 1274 and 1278 to control market access and collect taxes.
The wall structure reflects medieval engineering methods with its 5-meter height, 2-meter thickness, interior walkway, and battlements designed for military purposes.
Current sections of the wall remain accessible through Garden City Way in Chepstow, with designated pathways allowing visitors to examine the medieval stonework.
The wall enclosed 53 hectares of land that contained not only buildings but also pastures, orchards, gardens, wharves, and shipyards along the river.
Location: Chepstow
Elevation above the sea: 42.3 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-port-wall
GPS coordinates: 51.64240,-2.67687
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:28
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