Chepstow Wales Tapestries

For the love of home, Chepstow, Wales

For the love of home, Chepstow, Wales

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.

A view of the old bridge over the River Wye at Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales. It provides a link between Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire in England. This elegant iron bridge was constructed in 1816 and was designed by John Rastrick of Bridgenorth. It had to be tall and extremely strong as the tidal range here is one of the highest in the world, at times reaching 14 metres! Hence the massive pillars on which it is constructed.

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

A digital pencil drawing of the old bridge over the River Wye at Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, at low tide. This elegant and sturdy bridge provides a link between Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire in England. It was constructed in 1816 and was designed by John Rastrick of Bridgenorth. It had to be tall and extremely strong as the tidal range here is one of the highest in the world, at times reaching 14 metres! Hence the massive pillars on which it is constructed.

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

A bench overlooking the old road bridge at Chepstow, Monmouthshire in Wales. This graceful cast iron bridge crosses River Wye connecting Wales with Gloucestershire in England. Designed by John Rastrick of Bridgenorth in 1816, it is supported by enormous piers to withstand the force of the tidal flow. Here the water can rise and fall up to 14 metres - one of the highest ranges in the world!

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.

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.

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 bridge over the River Wye at Chepstow, (Cas-gwent), which links Gloucestershire in England with Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy) in Wales. The sun is setting at the end of a late September day and the lamps on the bridge are gradually lighting up. Chepstow was a vital stronghold from Norman times when William I saw its importance as a frontier town. In the background can be seen the towers of the castle, originally built by William FitzOsbern in 1087. Nikon D7000 Nikkor 18-200

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

The Old Wye Bridge, also known as the 1816 Bridge crosses the River Wye to connect Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy) in Wales with Gloucestershire, England. Constructed of cast iron on stone piers, it was designed and built by John Rastrick in 1816 to replace an earlier bridge which was gradually disintegrating. This handsome structure is now Grade 1 listed. This image was captured late afternoon in early October at low tide.

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

A view of the old bridge at Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales. This graceful cast iron bridge crosses River Wye connecting Wales with Gloucestershire in England. Designed by John Rastrick of Bridgenorth and constructed in 1816, it is supported by enormous piers to withstand the force of the tidal flow. Here the water can rise and fall up to 14 metres - one of the highest ranges in the world!

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