Clawdd-du, Monmouth

Name: Clawdd-du
Address: Monmouth, United Kingdom

#61 among attractions in Monmouth

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Facts and practical information

The Clawdd-du, also known in historical records as the Black Dyke, Black Ditch or Clawthy, is a mediaeval linear defensive earthwork or moat, constructed as protection for the faubourg of Overmonnow, on the opposite side of the River Monnow from the town and castle of Monmouth, Wales. ()

Coordinates: 51°48'25"N, 2°43'18"W

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Monmouth United Kingdom

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Clawdd-du – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monnow Street, Church Street, Monmouth Museum, Monmouth Castle.

~1590 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Monnow Street, Monmouth
8 min walk • Monnow Street is the main shopping street of Monmouth, south east Wales. It runs for about 500 yards in a south-westerly direction from Agincourt Square to the Monnow Bridge, which crosses the River Monnow.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
13 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
0.5 miNE
Artifacts and exhibits on famous admiral
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth
13 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Monmouth in Wales, the Monmouth Museum, also known as the Nelson Museum, offers a fascinating journey through local and national history. With a diverse collection that encompasses the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the museum...
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Monmouth Castle, Monmouth
11 min walk • Monmouth Castle is a castle close to the centre of the town of Monmouth, the county town of Monmouthshire, on a hill above the River Monnow in south east Wales.
~630 ftNE
Church
Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth
4 min walk • The Church of St Thomas the Martyr at Overmonnow, Monmouth, south east Wales, is located beside the medieval Monnow Bridge across the River Monnow. At least part of the building dates from around 1180, and it has a fine 12th-century Norman chancel arch, though the exterior was largely rebuilt in the early 19th century.
~860 ftNE
Historical place, Bridge
Monnow Bridge, Monmouth
5 min walk • Monnow Bridge, in Monmouth, Wales, is the only remaining fortified river bridge in Great Britain with its gate tower standing on the bridge.
0.5 miNE
Military museum, Museum
Great Castle House, Monmouth
12 min walk • Great Castle House is a former town house built on the site of part of Monmouth Castle in Wales. Amongst the town's most significant buildings, it has a Grade I listing and is one of 24 sites on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
13 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth
12 min walk • A memorial statue to the aviation pioneer Charles Rolls stands in front of the Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales.
~1700 ftNE
Park
Chippenham Mead, Monmouth
9 min walk • Chippenham Mead is a registered town/village green in Monmouth, Wales that has been also known as Chippenham Fields, Chippenham Park, Chippenham Gate and Monmouth Sports Ground. There is a sports area within the park called Chippenham Sports Ground. The green is located between Blestium Street and the Banks of the River Wye, Monmouth.
0.6 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
16 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clawdd-du?

Nearby attractions include The Cross, Monmouth (4 min walk), Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Monmouth (4 min walk), Monnow Bridge, Monmouth (5 min walk), Chippenham Mead, Monmouth (9 min walk).

How to get to Clawdd-du by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clawdd-du:

Bus

Monmouth Bus Station (6 min walk)