8 Agincourt SquareMonmouth, Monmouth, Monmouthshire
Star Rating: 3
A thorn in the side of those who believe that beautiful Welsh towns start with a Ll' the ancient county town of Monmouth has a fascinating past and a wealth of historical and natural attractions. The birthplace of Henry V in 1387 Monmouth has fiercely guarded the Welsh heartland from invaders across the Wye Valley for nearly 1000 years.The town is entered through a spectacular 13th-century bridge gate across the River Monmow with a unique fortified gatehouse. Its medieval street plan intact visitors are transported to a world of 11th-century priories the old market in Agincourt Square and the Shire Hall Court Rooms unchanged since the trials of the Chartist leaders.Out of town you'll find yourself in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the world-famous Tintern Abbey the Forest of Dean and Offa's Dyke to hand. Looking west are Abergavenny and its Roman fort the Brecon Beacons and a posse of fabulous historic sites connected to the roguish Owen Glendwr.
The King's Head- a JD Wetherspoon Hotel in Monmouth, Monmouthshire,
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