Chepstow Town Gate, Chepstow

Name: Chepstow Town Gate
Address: High Street, Chepstow, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Chepstow

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The Town Gate at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, known locally as the Town Arch, was historically the only landward entrance to the town through the Port Wall, and a point where tolls for those resorting to the town and its market were collected. It was originally built, with the wall, in the late thirteenth century. The current archway mainly dates from the sixteenth century, but has been restored and partly rebuilt on several occasions. It is located at the western end of the town's High Street, and is a Grade I listed building. ()

Completed: 1524 (500 years ago)Coordinates: 51°38'28"N, 2°40'35"W

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Chepstow Town Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow Castle, Chepstow Racecourse, Gloucester Hole.

1.3 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Offa's Dyke Path, Chepstow
35 min walk • Offa's Dyke Path is a long-distance footpath broadly following the Wales–England border. Officially opened on 10 July 1971, by Lord Hunt, it is one of Britain's National Trails and draws walkers from throughout the world.
~1120 ftN
Ruins of a centuries-old fortification
Chepstow Castle, Letcombe Valley
6 min walk • Chepstow Castle, a commanding medieval fortress, stands proudly on the cliffs above the River Wye in Chepstow, Wales. Built in the 11th century, it is renowned for being one of the oldest surviving stone castles in Britain.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow
31 min walk • Chepstow Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing course located just north of the town of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, near the southern end of the Wye Valley and close to the border with England.
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gloucester Hole, Chepstow
11 min walk • The Gloucester Hole is a roughly square opening in the limestone cliffs of the River Wye, directly opposite the town of Chepstow.
0.4 miNE
Historical place, Bridge
Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow
11 min walk • The Old Wye Bridge or Town Bridge at Chepstow, also known historically as Chepstow Bridge, crosses the River Wye between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England, close to Chepstow Castle.
~890 ftSE
Monuments and statues, City wall
Chepstow Port Wall, Chepstow
5 min walk • The Port Wall in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a late thirteenth century stone wall, which was constructed for the twin purposes of defence and tax collection by permitting users of the town's market only one point of access through the wall at the Town Gate.
0.7 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Gloucestershire Way, Chepstow
17 min walk • The Gloucestershire Way is a long-distance footpath, in the English county of Gloucestershire. It was devised by Gerry and Kate Stewart, of the Ramblers Association and Tewkesbury Walking Club.
~480 ftNE
Memorial
Chepstow War Memorial, Chepstow
3 min walk • Chepstow War Memorial, in Beaufort Square, Chepstow, Wales, commemorates the men of the town who died in the First and Second World Wars. It was designed by Eric Francis, a locally-born architect. The memorial's Neoclassical design is uncommon.
1.1 miN
Ruins
Piercefield House, Letcombe Valley
29 min walk • Piercefield House is a largely ruined neo-classical country house near St Arvans, Monmouthshire, Wales, about 1.5 miles north of the centre of Chepstow.
~1610 ftNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Chepstow Museum, Chepstow
8 min walk • Chepstow Museum is a museum in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It is operated by Monmouthshire Museums Service.
~1150 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Priory Church of St Mary, Chepstow
6 min walk • The Parish and Priory Church of St. Mary is located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, south east Wales. Parts of the building, including its ornate west doorway, date from the late 11th century and are contemporary with the nearby Norman castle. The church is a Grade I listed building as of 6 December 1950.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chepstow Town Gate?

Nearby attractions include Chepstow War Memorial, Chepstow (3 min walk), Chepstow Port Wall, Chepstow (5 min walk), Chepstow Castle, Letcombe Valley (6 min walk), Priory Church of St Mary, Chepstow (6 min walk).

How to get to Chepstow Town Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chepstow Town Gate:

Bus

Chepstow (2 min walk)

Train

Chepstow (7 min walk)