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Chepstow Town Wall

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Port Wall

In the community of Chepstow.
In the historic county of Monmouthshire (Modern authority of Monmouthshire, preserved county of Gwent).

Town defences of Chepstow, built 1272-8, springing from the S side of Castle Dell and running c.700m to end above the bank of the Wye, cutting off the promontory on which the town is set. One repeatedly rebuilt gate, one rectangular tower and seven half round (plus three vanished). Built of rubble stone with ashlar dressings. Primary outward facing elevation has wide pointed arch; 3 decorative carved stone heraldic tablets. 2 restored lancet windows. Inward facing elevation has 2 small C19 oculi with brick surrounds.

This site has been described as a;
Urban Defence.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Certain.
Major remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.
This site is a Not known if listed listed building protected by law*.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is ST53289379

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National Monuments Record number; 302128

County Sites and Monuments Record number; 01186g

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This record last updated on Saturday, January 20, 2007

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