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Newport Castle
Visited October 2023
| Location | Newport, Monmouthshire |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | Yes- Newport |
| Parking | City Car Parks |
| Facilities | City Centre Facilities |
| Map |  |
The scant ruins of a once large castle built onto the banks of the River Usk, which was used as an administrative base for the local area. It was once owned by Jasper Tudor, uncle of Henry VII, but was never involved in any military action.
Caerleon Castle and Roman Ruins
Visited July 2022
| Location | Caerleon, Monmouthshire |
| Entrance Fee | Yes- to Roman Baths only |
| Railway Station Nearby | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Facilities | In town |
| Map | |
Modern day Caerleon stands on the site of the Roman legionary fortress of Isca, one of three permanent legionary bases in Roman Britain. A long time after the Romans left, the Norman's built a castle, which in turn was all but demolished and the stone re-used to build the town. What remains today is an interesting mix of sites from different eras interspersed across the town.
Monmouth Castle
Visited April 2015
| Location | Monmouth, Monmouthshire |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | No |
| Parking | Yes- in town |
| Facilities | None |
| Map | |
Chepstow Bulwarks Hill Fort
Visited August 2018
| Location | Chepstow, Wales |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | Chepstow |
| Parking | Yes |
| Facilities | None |
| Map | |
Grosmont Castle
Visited March 2012
| Location | Grosmont, Monmouthshire |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | No |
| Parking | In village |
| Facilities | In village |
| Map | |
Grosmont castle is in the picturesque village of Grosmont in Monmouthshire. Along with Skenfrith Castle and White Castle it formed a defensive ring around the volatile border region between England and Wales. Known collectively as 'The Three Castles' they were combined under the same Lordship in the early part of the 12th century. They remained in joint ownership until the early twentieth century, when they were sold off to separate owners. These days they have been united once more as they are all under the care of CADW, and visiting the three on the same day is a pleasant trip.
