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Cas-gwent, Monmouthshire

Cas-gwent (Chepstow) is a town in south-eastern Monmouthshire, adjoining the border with Gloucestershire. It is located on the River Wye, close to its confluence with the River Severn. The town is most notable for its castle, the oldest surviving stone castle in Britain, and for Chepstow Racecourse which hosts the Welsh Grand National. The town is within the council area of Monmouthshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Chepstow, Gas-Gwent
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.640833,-2.676772
Grid Reference: ST 5326 9377
Community (Civil Parish): Chepstow C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 17472
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cas-gwent,_Monmouthshire_17472

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