Monmouth town walls and defences, Medieval city walls in Monmouth, Wales.
The stone defensive system includes the Monnow Bridge Gatehouse, towers, and gates positioned strategically around the historical town perimeter.
Construction of the walls began in 1297 under Edmund Crouchback, Earl of Lancaster, following a murage grant from King Edward I.
The remaining sections of walls and gates demonstrate the medieval engineering methods used to protect Welsh border towns from invasion.
The medieval Dixton Gate tower, now part of a public house, stands as the only vertical section of the original town fortifications.
The walls incorporate natural defenses created by the rivers Monnow and Wye at their confluence, forming a comprehensive protection system.
Location: Monmouth
GPS coordinates: 51.81320,-2.71045
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:19
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