Chepstow Bulwarks Camp, Alpha Rd, Bulwark, Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Open daily, Free entry

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Brief description

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/bulwarks-prehistoric-enclosure

"Hidden remnants of an Iron Age fort

Tucked between buildings in modern-day Chepstow, the remains of this late Iron Age promontory fort are easy to miss at first glance. But look a little closer and you’ll find the traces of the double-banked and ditched enclosure that encircles this grassy patch of ground. Perched on a cliff edge overlooking the River Wye, you can see why this spot was chosen as the location for a fort by its original builders – and why it was later occupied by Roman invaders."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulwark,_Chepstow

"Bulwarks Camp, also known in the past as Hardwick Camp and locally as the Warren, is a small defensive hill fort, on top of cliffs overlooking the River Wye, the Beachley peninsula and the Severn estuary. It was probably built around the first century BC or the first century AD. The Romans called the inhabitants of the area the Silures; they would have spoken the language that became Welsh. The fort had cliffs to the east, a ravine to the south, and earthworks comprising a double rampart and ditch on the other two sides. Excavations in 1968 revealed traces of three buildings inside the ramparts, and indicated that it had remained inhabited after the start of the Roman occupation.[1] The site is now in the care of Cadw and is used as a public open space.[2][3] "

Address

Chepstow Bulwarks Camp, Alpha Rd, Bulwark, Chepstow, Monmouthshire  NP16 5QX

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Website

https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4710

https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/bulwarks-prehistoric-enclosure

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Open daily, Free entry

Transport

1m (1.6km) S of Chepstow.

Rail: Chepstow 1m (1.6km).

Bike: NCN Route No.42 (0.4mls/0.6km)

Amenities

Dogs Welcome, Parking