Chepstow Castle - Castell Cas-gwent

This site overlooks the River Wye and the first Norman castle was built in stone here in the late eleventh century. It was further fortified and rebuilt in the late twelfth century with the addition of walls and towers and residential apartments and these are many of the remains seen today. Chepstow also has the oldest castle doors in Europe. Made of wood and 800 years old. It was the site of military action during the English Civil War and is located in Chepstow off the A48.