Visiting Wales - Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle was our first castle to visit. We arrived in the afternoon and were excited to start exploring. It is one of the first castles you come to in Wales and built in the 11th century. Built on a cliff face the drop to the river below was easily 100 metres and very easy to defend.
The castle went through a number of additions over the years. The castle was heavily attacked during the civil war between the monarchy and parliament. Afterwards the outside walls were thickened to provide additional protection from cannon attack.
The castle went through a number of additions over the years. The castle was heavily attacked during the civil war between the monarchy and parliament. Afterwards the outside walls were thickened to provide additional protection from cannon attack.