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If it's castles you're after, you're in luck. We have nine dotted across our rolling countryside at Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Grosmont, Monmouth, Raglan, Skenfrith, Usk and White Castle. (Reminders of the area's past turmoil and fiercely contested border location).

There are plenty of other historic buildings and sites. Not least the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey or Llanthony Priory or the restored Shire Hall in Monmouth, scene of the infamous Chartist trial of 1839. Or Monnow Gate & Bridge in Monmouth, the only remaining medieval fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower still standing. Or Caerwent Roman Town, which was founded in 75AD and later became the largest centre of civilian population in Roman Wales.

Look out for hidden gems like Llanvihangel Court, which Charles 1 reputedly used as a hideaway during the Civil War.

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Raglan Castle (Cadw)

Raglan Castle is an impressive fifteenth-century castle built by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, remodelled by William Somerset, third earl of Worcester, 1549-89. Finest late Medieval fortress in Britain. On-site exhibitions.
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Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

Chepstow Castle is a must-visit as the oldest post-Roman stone castle in the UK (with the oldest castle doors in Europe!). It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley like a history lesson in stone.
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Abergavenny Museum and Castle

Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11 - 4 except Mondays and Wednesdays. The grounds of Abergavenny Castle are open every day 11am - 4pm except for a two week period over Christmas and New Year. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Caldicot Castle and Country Park

Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.
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Usk Castle

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
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Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.
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Grosmont Castle (Cadw)

Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.
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Skenfrith Castle (Cadw)

One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
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White Castle (Cadw)

Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
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Tintern Wireworks Bridge

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SZ

Tintern

Built in 1876 to provide a rail link to the Lower Wireworks site, the Wireworks Bridge is a visible reminder of Tintern’s industrial past. This bridge serves as the first crossing point on the River Wye north of Chepstow and is a crucial link to…
Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Chepstow Bridge, Bridge Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EZ

Telephone
01291 625981

chepstowmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Chepstow Bridge is the World's largest iron arch road bridge from the first 50 years (1780-1830) of iron and steel construction.
Church of St Issui, Partrishow

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Partrishow, Abergavenny, Powys, NP7 7LP

Abergavenny

St. Issui's Church is a medieval church on an old pilgrimage site in the Black Mountains.
Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands

Address

Coed Y Bwnydd, Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JS

Telephone
01874625515

brecon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Usk

Coed y Bwnydd is the largest and possibly best-preserved Iron Age hill fort in Monmouthshire, with a history of human involvement stretching back more than 2,000 years.
Usk Castle

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1SD

Telephone
01291 672563

info@uskcastle.com

Usk

Usk Castle nestles on a promontory overlooking the lovely town of Usk, hidden from sight most of the time, but just waiting for you to explore the ruins.
St Bridget's Church Skenfrith

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Bridget's Church Skenfrith, Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
01873 821405

Abergavenny

St. Bridget’s is an ancient church, consecrated in 1207, which has seen the worship of God through many centuries. This is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Monmouthshire.
Cornwall House

Type

Type:

Historic House

Address

58 Monmow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EN

Telephone
01600 712031

jane2harvey@tiscali.co.uk

Monmouth

Town house, dating back to at least the 17th century. Red brick garden facade in Queen Anne style, dating from 1752. Street facade remodelled in Georgian style (date unknown). Many original features, including fine staircase.
Harold's Stones

Type

Type:

Prehistoric Site

Address

Chepstow Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Trellech

Harold's Stones date back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age.
Penallt Old Church

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Penallt Old Church, Penallt, The Rhadyr, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

Telephone
07495 445807

The Rhadyr, Monmouth

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village, dating from the early 13th century and is the focal point of the parish. Visit for geat views over the Wye Valley and 800 years of history.
Skenfrith Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UH

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
St Michaels Church

Type

Type:

Church

Address

Monmouth Road, Tintern Parva, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SG

Telephone
01594 530080

Tintern

Whatever your faith , we welcome you to enjoy the tranquility of our church, a place of quiet reflection, where you join the many who have passed through it's doors over 13 centuries in fellowship and peace.
Black Rock Lave Net Heritage Fishery

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Black Rock Picnic Site, Black Rock Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5TP

Telephone
01633 880494

lavenets4wales@msn.com

Caldicot

The lave net fishermen of Black Rock promote the fishery as a heritage site and invite all to enjoy this last remaining welsh severn estuary salmon fishery which can be watched quite safely from the picnic site.
Monmouth Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Monmouth

Castle established by William Fitz Osbern in the late 11th century. The remains of the great hall date to the first half of the 12th century. Later remodelled by the Lancasters. Birthplace of Henry V.
St David's Church, Llangeview

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St David's Church, Llangeview, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NF

Telephone
0204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Usk

Ancient church in an almost circular churchyard, with a 15th century rood beam and loft, and a wealth of 18th-century woodwork
Bigsweir Bridge

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

A466, Bigsweir, Monmouthshire, NP25 4TS

Bigsweir

Bigsweir Bridge is a border crossing of the River Wye between Wales (Monmouthshire) and England (Gloucestershire) on the A466 Wye Valley road between Chepstow and Monmouth.
Magor Procurator House

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Magor Square, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3LY

Magor

Also known as Magor Mansion, the Procurator's House is the ruined remains of a mansion situated next to St. Mary's Church in Magor.
Church of St. Nicholas, Grosmont

Type

Type:

Church

Address

The Rectory,, B4347, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, NP7 8LW

Grosmont

St Nicholas' Church in Grosmont is a 13th century parish church of notable size (due to the importance of Grosmont when it was constructed).
St. Mary's Church

Type

Type:

Religious Site

Address

Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SF

Tintern

The ruins of St. Mary's Church are on the hill above the former Abbey Hotel and originally served the Parish of Chapel Hill at the southern end of Tintern.
Tourism For All

Shire Hall Museum, Monmouth

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

Telephone
01600 775257

Shirehall@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Monmouth

The Shire Hall Museum in Monmouth will close to the public on 20 December 2025 and will be closed throughout 2026 to reopen early in 2027 as it undergoes an exciting refurbishment.
Shire Hall is a former Court of Assizes and Quarter Sessions in the…
St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3UP

Telephone
+44 (0)204 520 4458

office@friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk

Caldicot

Medieval church with 13th-century effigies and a 15th century bell which was the wedding place of Henry Jones, the inventor of self-raising flour.
Managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches.