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Bank Street, CHEPSTOW, NP16 5FE

Numbers 26 and 26A High Street are early 19th century incorporating some earlier fabric. There are two separate shopfronts and accommodation space above. Constructed of rendered brick with a tile roof behind a high coped parapet. There is a rear elevation to Bank Street. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2534 Chepstow, the most easterly town in Wales, is located on the tidal River Wye, some 3 miles above its confluence with the River Severn. There is evidence of continuous human occupation from the Mesolithic period. The town grew in importance when the Normans erected a castle at what was the lowest bridging point of the River Wye. The town flourished as a port, being exempt from English taxation, and it mainly traded in timber and bark from the Wye Valley. The town became an important centre for tourism from the late eighteenth century.

Interesting area with modern sculptures reminiscing about the municipal history. Around it are historic town houses. http://www.chepstow.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=137&SiteExtra=14722766&TopNavId=284&NavSideId=1194

Number 27 High Street has offices above shopfronts to High Street and Bank Street. Constructed of rendered brick, lined to simulate ashlar, under a hipped concrete tile roof behind a high parapet. The shopfronts are 20th century. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2535 Chepstow, the most easterly town in Wales, is located on the tidal River Wye, some 3 miles above its confluence with the River Severn. There is evidence of continuous human occupation from the Mesolithic period. The town grew in importance when the Normans erected a castle at what was the lowest bridging point of the River Wye. The town flourished as a port, being exempt from English taxation, and it mainly traded in timber and bark from the Wye Valley. The town became an important centre for tourism from the late eighteenth century.

Numbers 24 and 25 High Street were built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rendered brick under a pantile roof. There is a projecting 3-bay shopfront continuous with number 23 High Street. The building has a rear elevation to Bank Street. Formerly part of Lloyds Bank. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2533 Chepstow, the most easterly town in Wales, is located on the tidal River Wye, some 3 miles above its confluence with the River Severn. There is evidence of continuous human occupation from the Mesolithic period. The town grew in importance when the Normans erected a castle at what was the lowest bridging point of the River Wye. The town flourished as a port, being exempt from English taxation, and it mainly traded in timber and bark from the Wye Valley. The town became an important centre for tourism from the late eighteenth century.

Numbers 28 and 28A High Street were probably built in the 18th century and refronted in the early 19th century. Constructed of rendered brick, lined to simulate ashlar. The fine shopfronts are early 20th century incorporating some curved glass. There is a rear elevation to Bank Street. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2536 Chepstow, the most easterly town in Wales, is located on the tidal River Wye, some 3 miles above its confluence with the River Severn. There is evidence of continuous human occupation from the Mesolithic period. The town grew in importance when the Normans erected a castle at what was the lowest bridging point of the River Wye. The town flourished as a port, being exempt from English taxation, and it mainly traded in timber and bark from the Wye Valley. The town became an important centre for tourism from the late eighteenth century.

A bronze and stone sculpture in Bank Square. 2004-2005. 2.4m in height. This is only part of the sculpture - a small 'boat' is a few metres further on but was occupied by resting tourists. The boatman sits in contemplative pose looking in the direction of the river and provides a sharp contrast to the Georgian architecture of the shops behind. There may be some irony in the fact that the statue is naked and the shop behind is selling underwear, albeit for ladies.

'A nice bit of cod, please, no vinegar.' A seagull seems intent on a nice tea tonight; Bank Street, Chepstow.

Two High Street shops.