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Shirenewton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Shirenewton

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Shirenewton history

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Before the Norman invasion of Wales, the Shirenewton area formed part of the forest of Wentwood (Welsh: Coed Gwent) At the time of the Domesday Book, it was part of lands at Caldicot which were held by Durand, the Sheriff of Gloucester. The area north west of the village became known as the Earl’s Wood, hence modern Earlswood.

Shirenewton Hall

Grade II listed building Shirenewton Hall was once the residence of botanist and meteorologist Edward Joseph Lowe. The Hall was built on the site of an earlier Tudor mansion in the early 1800s and extended in 1910 by Charles Oswald Liddell.

Parish church

The Church of St. Thomas à Becket was built by Humphrey de Bohun in the 13th century. Much of the current church, such as the fortified tower, choir, chancel and nave, date from 13th Century. A monument to Ian Oswald Liddell, who won a Victoria Cross during the Second World War is located at the church.

You can visit Shirenewton places with Walkfo Shirenewton to hear history at Shirenewton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Shirenewton has 15 places to visit in our interactive Shirenewton map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Shirenewton, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Shirenewton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Shirenewton & the surrounding areas.

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15 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Shirenewton tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Shirenewton

  

Best Shirenewton places to visit

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Shirenewton has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Shirenewton’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Shirenewton’s information audio spots:

Caerwent Caerwent (Welsh: Caer-went) is a village and community in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located about five miles west of Chepstow and 11 miles east of Newport. It was founded by the Romans as the market town of Venta Silurum. The modern village is built around the Roman ruins, which are some of the best-preserved in Europe.

Church of St Stephen and St Tathan, Caerwent The Church of St Stephen and St Tathan, Caerwent, Monmouthshire, is a Grade II* listed building. It is believed to be one of the oldest Christian sites in the county, and possibly within Wales.

Venta Silurum Venta Silurum was a town in the Roman province of Britannia or Britain. Today it consists of remains in the village of Caerwent in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. Much of it has been archaeologically excavated and is on display to the public.

Manor Farmhouse, Crick Crick Manor, Crick, Monmouthshire is a late medieval manor house dating from the 15th century. The buildings comprise a chapel, of 13th century origins, now a separate house, the medieval, stone hall, and a 16th century wing. The house, privately owned and accommodating an archery centre is Grade II* listed.

Mounton House Mounton House, Mounton, Monmouthshire, is the last major country house built in the county. Built between 1910 and 1912 by architect and writer Henry Avray Tipping for himself. Formerly a school, which has now relocated to the grounds, the house has been divided into apartments.

Runston Chapel Runston Chapel, Mathern, Monmouthshire, Wales, is the ruin of a chapel dating back to the early 12th century. It is the only remaining visible remnant of the medieval village of Runston.

Shirenewton Hall The 29.5-acre (11.9 ha) estate commands views across the “Golden Valley” to the west and the Severn estuary in the south. The main building was constructed around 1830, and partly rebuilt around 1900–1910, on the site of an earlier house which was the birthplace of William Blethyn, Bishop of Llandaff.

Church of St Thomas a Becket, Shirenewton The Church of St Thomas a Becket is located in Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, Wales. The land was inherited by Henry de Bohun in the late 12th century. The church was dedicated to St. Thomas à Becket who had been assassinated in 1170 and canonised three years later.

Shirenewton Shirenewton (Welsh: Drenewydd Gelli-farch) is located 3 miles due west of Chepstow, 5 miles (8 km) by road. The population of the village and the conjoined village of Mynydd-bach was 657 in 2011.

Howick Farmhouse, Itton Howick Farmhouse, in the hamlet of Howick, near Itton, Monmouthshire, dates from the mid-16th century. It is a Grade II* listed building with its associated barns and stable block.

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