Chepstow Castle Magnets

Chepstow Castle, in South Wales, surrounded by the Wye River and autumn colours. The fortress protected by the river & steep cliffs traces it's construction back over 600 years.

The magnificent front elevation of Chepstow Castle which traces it's initial construction to over 600 years.

Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, standing above a crossing point on the River Wye, is one of the oldest castles in Britain and it boasts the oldest doors in Europe! Building began in 1067 under William Fitz Osbern, forming the southernmost in a chain of castles guarding the Welsh Marches. It was later used in the conquest of Gwent in the 12th century. In the 1600s, it became a Royalist stronghold but after the Civil War it fell into disuse. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

An ancient gateway in Chepstow castle offers views of the interior courtyard.

Chepstow Castle lies on the Welsh side of the River Wye in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales. It was begun in 1067 by William the Conqueror who saw the strategic importance of placing a castle here at a major crossing point on the river. It continued to be built and improved over the medieval period and finally saw action during the Civil War when it was held by Royalist Monmouthshire against Parliamentarian Gloucestershire who finally captured it in 1648.

Chepstow Castle lies on the Welsh side of the River Wye in Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy). It was begun in 1067 by William the Conqueror who saw the strategic importance of placing a castle here at a major crossing point on the river. It continued to be built and improved over the medieval period and finally saw action during the Civil War when it was held by Royalist Monmouthshire against Parliamentarian Gloucestershire who finally captured it in 1648. Nikon D7000

Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, standing above a crossing point on the River Wye, is one of the oldest castles in Britain and it boasts the oldest doors in Europe! Building began in 1067 under William Fitz Osbern, forming the southernmost in a chain of castles guarding the Welsh Marches. It was later used in the conquest of Gwent in the 12th century. In the 1600s, it became a Royalist stronghold but after the Civil War it fell into disuse.

Flanked by towers, the massive gateway leading in to Chepstow Castle, Wales. Standing above a crossing point on the River Wye, this is one of the oldest castles in Britain and it boasts the oldest doors in Europe! Building began in 1067 under William Fitz Osbern, forming the southernmost in a chain of castles guarding the Welsh Marches. It was later used in the conquest of Gwent in the 12th century. In the 1600s, it became a Royalist stronghold but after the Civil War it fell into disuse.

A line drawing depicting Great Western Railway locomotive Chepstow Castle No 4077 as it would have been seen when new in 1924 with a Churchward 3500 gallon tender.

Moonlight - Chepstow Castle by John Martin, 1815. Watercolor.

A sunny autumnal view along the River Wye towards The Old Wye Bridge, taking in the sheer defences of Chepstow Castle.

An ancient wooden studded door at Chepstow castle england