The medieval Chepstow Castle is located in Monmouthshire on the banks of the River Wye in south Wales. It stands on a steep ridge and is the oldest surviving stone forts in Britain. The castle was built at the direction of Lord William Fitzosbern, who soon received the title of Earl of Hereford. Chepstow became the southernmost in the chain of castles built along the Anglo-Welsh border.
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For many centuries, it played a key role in the life of the small town that was located around its walls. The castle is a kind of reflection of that time, the process of modernization of weapons and war. The main phases of his transformations can be identified with certain influential owners of this castle.
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Open to the public, Chepstow Castle has been under the tutelage of a Welsh government body since 1984, responsible for the protection and preservation of historic sites and the progressive accumulation of Wales' rich heritage. All kinds of events are held within its walls.
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Address, opening hours, how to get there
Chepstow Castle
Address : 1 Bridge St, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5EY, UK
Coordinates : 51.644349 , -2.674892