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and the Black Mountains (Landranger Maps).
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Atlas Hereford Monmouth.
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Skenfrith Castle, Skenfrith, nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Tel:
01874 625515. Remains of an early 13th-century fortress. Includes
a keep and towers. National Trust. Admission free. About 5 miles
north of Monmouth.
All that is left of Monmouth
Castle, which was started about 1068, is the ruined Great Tower
and Hall. Tel: 01600 772175. Location: In the centre of Monmouth.
The Castle and Regimental Museum is housed in a 19th century
barrack wing attached to Great Castle House, within the precincts
of Monmouth Castle. It tells the story of the Royal Monmouthshire
Engineers. Tel: 01600 772175. Location: In the centre of Monmouth.
Raglan Castle, Raglan,
Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT. Tel: 01291 690228. Remains of impressive
fifteenth-century castle. Much of the hexagonal-shaped Great
Tower and lavish suites of state apartments still survive. Protected
by Cadw. About 6 miles west of Monmouth.
Tintern Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, is beautifully
situated on to the River Wye about 4 miles north of Chepstow
along the A466. Parking, toilets, guidebook available, on-site
giftshop, site exhibition, audio tour. CADW is responsible for
the upkeep. Charges apply. About 8 miles south of Monmouth.
Clearwell Caves, Near
Coleford, Royal Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JR. Tel:
01594 832535. Voted Gloucestershire's Family Attraction of the
Year 2003. Nine impressive caverns to explore. Cafe. Shop. Picnic
area www.clearwellcaves.com. About 5 miles east of Monmouth.
Hopewell Colliery Museum, Cannop Hill, Coleford (on the B4226).
Tel: 01594 810706. Hopewell Colliery is a real mine - If you
are going underground you should wear practical shoes and warm
clothing and you will be fitted with a miner's safety helmet
and lamp for your trip undergound. The mine has a daily safety
inspection. About 6 miles east of Monmouth.
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