Chepstow Castle

"This noble fortress rises from a rock overhanging the Wye; the other parts were defended by a moat, and consist of massive walls, flanked with lofty towers. The grand entrance is a circular arch between two round towers, in the best style of Norman military architecture. The first court contains the shells of the great hall, kitchens, and numerous apartments retaining vestiges of baronial splendour. Then, passing through the garden-court, you enter that which contains the chapel, a very elegant structure. The western gateway was formerly strengthened by three portcullises, and separated by a draw- bridge from the main structure. The Castle was originally founded by Fitz-Osbome, Earl of Hereford, almost immediately after the Conquest, as that nobleman was killed in 1070." Extract from "Abbeys, Castles and ancient halls of England and Wales; their legendary lore and popular history" (Archive)

Chepstow Castle is in the care of Cadw on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales. Passes which give free admission to Cadw sites for three or seven days may be bought at staffed sites. Note that there is free admission to a number of Cadw sites.

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