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2. great-castles.com › chepstowplanGreat Castles - Chepstow Castle Floor Plan

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   Chepstow Castle Floor Plan. Floor Plan Legend. 1. Barbican / Gatehouse. 2. Kitchen. 3. Marten's Tower. 4. Gunport. 5. D-Shaped Tower. 6. Marshal's Tower. 7. South-West Tower. 8. Great Tower. 9. Upper Gatehouse. 10. East Curtain Wall. 11. Hall.

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   Chepstow castle plan according to J.Kenyon reconstruction of the castle from the beginning of the 14th century according to A.Hook present aerial view of the castle, photo Cadw, assets.wales.com

4. cadw.gov.wales › Chepstowteachersnotes_ENChepstow Castle Leaflet (Eng) 26.04.07:Layout 1 - Cadw

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   Chepstow Castle is one of many built to secure the border with Wales and took advantage of a naturally defended position. Its substantial defences and domestic buildings provide clear evidence of the various roles of castles in the medieval period and how they were adapted for later use and occupation. A visit will support the development of ...

5. cadw.gov.wales › visit › places-to-visitChepstow Castle | Cadw

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   Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone. There’s no better place in Britain to see how castles gradually evolved to cope with ever more destructive weaponry – and the grandiose ambitions of their owners. For more than six centuries Chepstow was home to ...

6. cadw.gov.wales › chepstow-castle-access-guideChepstow Castle — Access Guide | Cadw

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   Welcome to our accessibility guidance designed to help you plan your day out and provide all the information you need. If you require further assistance please email or call our team who will be happy to help. Email: ChepstowCastle@gov.wales Telephone: 03000 252239. Visit Chepstow Castle

7. medievalbritain.com › locations › walesMedieval Wales: Chepstow Castle. History, Facilities and ...

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   1067 AD. Open to Public. Chepstow Castle (or Castell Cas-gwent ni Welsh), located above cliffs on the River Wye, is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Its construction began in 1067 under the instruction of the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern .

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   • Beautifully preserved Chepstow Castle stretches out along a limestone cliff above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone. There’s no better place in Britain to see how castles gradually evolved to cope with ever more destructive weaponry – and the grandiose ambitions of their owners.

   Chepstow Castle | Cadw

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   How do I contact Chepstow Castle?

   • Welcome to our accessibility guidance designed to help you plan your day out and provide all the information you need. If you require further assistance please email or call our team who will be happy to help. Email: ChepstowCastle@gov.wales Telephone: 03000 252239 Visit Chepstow Castle

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   Why was Chepstow Castle built?

   • Chepstow Castle is one of many built to secure the border with Wales and took advantage of a naturally defended position. Its substantial defences and domestic buildings provide clear evidence of the various roles of castles in the medieval period and how they were adapted for later use and occupation.

   Chepstow Castle Leaflet (Eng) 26.04.07:Layout 1 - Cadw

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   What was Chepstow Castle made of?

   • The Great Tower – the keep of Chepstow castle, was completed until 1090 and as one of the few from the very beginning, it was built of stone, not wood. Although most of the stones were excavated from local quarries, some of the blocks were reused from the Roman ruins at Caerwent.

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9. www.medievalists.net › 2009 › 08Chepstow Castle - Medievalists.net

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   Aug 5, 2009 · Chepstow Castle. Chepstow Castle. The castle is high on a cliff above the River Wye, as it guards one of the main river crossings from England into Wales. The strategic position of Chepstow had been appreciated by the Romans – the arch above the main doorway is made from Roman brick brought from a fort that once stood nearby.