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Castles & historic sites

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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Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW

Telephone
01873 880516

abclg@goytrewharf.com

Abergavenny

Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
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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…
The Virtuous Well

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Llandogo Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PE

Trellech

A medieval well famous for its cures.
St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel

Type

Type:

Church

Address

The Grange to Llanvolda Road, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5NG

Monmouth

A secluded medieval church with links to Rolls Royce.
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Old Station Tintern

Type

Type:

Heritage Centre

Address

Old Station Tintern, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX

Telephone
01291 689566

oldstationtintern@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Tintern

The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.
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.
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.
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.
St. Peter's Church of Llanwenarth Citra

Type

Type:

Church

Address

St Peter's Church, Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7EP

Telephone
01873 857392

pa@stmarys-priory.org

Abergavenny

St Peter’s Church is a small country church in a beautiful setting in the Usk valley just outside Abergavenny. The Church is open everyday with volunteers taking it in turns to open it daily. We have a service every Sunday morning at 10am and…
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Chepstow Museum

Type

Type:

Museum

Address

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

Telephone
01291 625981

chepstowmuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Chepstow

Chepstow Museum reveals the rich and varied past of this ancient town, once an important port and market centre. It's open 11am - 4pm every day except Monday and Wednesday.
The Priory Monmouth

Type

Type:

Historic House

Address

Priory Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NX

Telephone
01600 712034

office@monmouthpriory.net

Monmouth

The Priory was founded in 1070 AD by Benedictine monks, and is one of the most historic buildings in Monmouth. Completely renovated a few years ago, the Priory offers very modern facilities for a variety of gatherings.
Llanthony Priory (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Llanthony Priory, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.
Chepstow Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

Chepstow Castle, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EY

Telephone
03000 252239

ChepstowCastle@gov.wales

Chepstow

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…
Llanvihangel Court

Type

Type:

Historic House

Address

Llanvihangel Court, Llanvihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8DH

Telephone
07806 768 788

Enquiries@llanvihangelcourt.com

Abergavenny

Llanvihangel Court is a Tudor manor house set on the edge of the beautiful Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
Tintern Abbey (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

Telephone
03000 252239

TinternAbbey@gov.wales

Tintern

Cistercian abbey, founded in 1131 in the beautiful Wye valley village of Tintern. Remarkably complete abbey church rebuilt in the later thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, with extensive remains of cloister and associated monastic buildings.
Clydach Ironworks and picnic site

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Clydach Recreation Ground, Quarry Road, Clydach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 0LR

countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Clydach, Abergavenny

Explore the remains of Clydach Ironworks in the Blaenavon World Heritage Site, with parking and a picnic area on site.
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White Castle (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Castle

Address

White Castle, Llantilio Crosenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8UD

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

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.
Coed Y Bwnydd Hill Fort & Woodlands

Address

Bettws Newydd, Usk, Gwent, 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.
Hen Gwrt Moated Site (Cadw)

Type

Type:

Historic Site

Address

Llantilio Crossenny, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TD

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Abergavenny

Probably a manorial site belonging to the bishops of Llandaff in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, later used as a hunting lodge. Only the moat now remains.
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.