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Chepstow, Monmouthshire   (Town)

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. Chepstow 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): Gas-Gwent, Gas-gwent
Historic County : Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.640833,-2.676772
Grid Reference: ST532937
Police Area: Gwent
Council Area: Monmouthshire
Community (Civil Parish): Chepstow C
Country: Wales

GBPNID: 17472
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chepstow,_Monmouthshire_17472

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