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  1. Raglan Castle
    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.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  2. Chepstow Castle
    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.
    1. 1st July 202531st Aug 2025
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  3. Abergavenny 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!
    1. 15th Feb 202531st Dec 2025
  4. Caldicot Castle
    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.
    1. 1st Apr 20252nd Nov 2025
  5. 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.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  6. Monmouth Castle
    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.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  7. Grosmont Castle
    Substantial remains of thirteenth-century castle of Hubert de Burgh, raised on an earlier motte. It was later remodelled by the house of Lancaster.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  8. Skenfrith Castle
    One of the 'Three Castles' held in common ownership, with Grosmont and White Castle.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025
  9. White Castle
    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.
    1. 1st Jan 202531st Dec 2025

Number of results: 57

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  1. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0204 520 4458

    Usk

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

    Add St David's Church, Llangeview to your Itinerary

  2. Type

    Type:

    Roman Remains

    Address

    Caerwent, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, NP26 5BA

    Telephone

    01443 336000

    Caerwent

    An archaeologist’s paradise with impressive Roman walls and remains.

    Add Caerwent Roman Town to your Itinerary

  3. 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…

    Add Tintern Wireworks Bridge to your Itinerary

  4. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01291 625981

    Chepstow

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

    Add Chepstow Bridge - Old Wye Bridge to your Itinerary

  5. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    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.

    Add St Michael & All Angels', Llanfihangel Rogiet to your Itinerary

  6. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

    Priory of Augustinian canons founded early in the twelfth century in the beautiful and secluded Ewyas valley.

    Add Llanthony Priory (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  7. 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.

    Add St Bridget's Church Skenfrith to your Itinerary

  8. Type

    Type:

    Heritage Centre

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01873 880516

    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.

    Add Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

  9. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Forge Road, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TS

    Telephone

    01633 644850

    Tintern

    Abbey Tintern Furnace contains the excavated and part restored remains of a 17th century ironworks, a Scheduled Ancient Monument

    Add Abbey Tintern Furnace to your Itinerary

  10. 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.

    Add Bigsweir Bridge to your Itinerary

  11. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Monmouth Castle, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BS

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    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.

    Add Monmouth Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

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    Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Caldicot Castle, Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU

    Telephone

    01291 420241

    Caldicot

    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.

    Add Caldicot Castle and Country Park to your Itinerary

  13. 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.

    Add Church of St Issui, Partrishow to your Itinerary

  14. Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Address

    Tintern Abbey, Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    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.

    Add Tintern Abbey (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  15. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St. Mary's Priory, St Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5ND

    Telephone

    01873 858787

    Monk Street, Abergavenny

    St Mary's Priory Church is the parish church for the town and community of Abergavenny and is one of the largest and finest parish churches in Wales.

    Add St. Mary's Priory to your Itinerary

  16. Type

    Type:

    Historic House

    Address

    58 Monmow Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3EN

    Telephone

    01600 712031

    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.

    Add Cornwall House to your Itinerary

  17. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    16A St James St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DL

    Telephone

    01600712202

    Monmouth

    Founded in 1835, Monmouth Methodist Church is one of Monmouth’s architectural “hidden gems”.

    Add Monmouth Methodist Church to your Itinerary

  18. Type

    Type:

    Castle

    Address

    Grosmont, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8EP

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Abergavenny

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

    Add Grosmont Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  19. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Jerome's, Llangwm Uchaf, Llangwm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)204 520 4458

    Llangwm, Usk

    St. Jerome's is a Grade I listed church with one of the finest medieval screens in South Wales and dazzling Pre-Raphaelite floor tiles

    Add St Jerome's Church, Llangwm Uchaf to your Itinerary

  20. Type

    Type:

    Church

    Address

    St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy, Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NS

    Vale of Ewyas, Abergavenny

    Visit the most crooked church in Britain at Cwmyoy.

    Add St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy to your Itinerary

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