We don't think there can be many parks in the country that boast a 750 year old wall!
Arguably one of the best preserved and longest Norman walls still in existence, the Port Wall in Chepstow is an impressive and unique feature of our town. Standing at around 13 foot / 4 metres high, the wall originally stretched for around three quarters of a mile from the west end of the castle to the River Wye in the south – enclosing the medieval town, port and areas of orchards and meadows.
Did you know?
It was built by the Norman Lord Roger Bigod III between 1272 and 1278
It had a dual purpose of defence and tax collection by permitting people entry to the town's market via the one point of access at the Town Gate
The wall is approximately 2 metres thick
A significant proportion of the Port Wall makes up one of the boundaries of the Dell Park. As a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument it makes the Dell Park that little bit more special and is why any improvements to the park need to be undertaken with great sensitivity. FDPC are working closely with CADW to ensure the park re-design is complementary to the Port Wall.
As part of our redevelopment plans we intend to replace the outdated and jarring metal play equipment with a play area that is more natural and suited to the historic surroundings. You can read more about our phase one redevelopment plans here.
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