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Little Hervells Court, CHEPSTOW, NP16 5FF

Lower Hardwick, Hardwick Hill, was built circa 1813 as part of the Mount Pleasant development following the creation of a new road in 1808 'for easing the Hill'. Constructed, in a double pile plan, of stuccoed brick, lined to simulate ashlar, under a hipped slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2527 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.

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall north side of Hardwick Hill. It marks a point 76.017m above mean sea level.

A road off the A48.

Only a side elevation is viewable of number 1 Hardwick House, Hardwick Hill. It is part of a complex of four dwellings, built in the early to mid 19th century as part of the development of the area following the creation of a new road in 1808 'for easing the Hill'. Formerly called Oak field and later Hardwick Hall. It was a private school from 1930s until the later 20th century. Constructed of rendered brick under a hipped slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27118 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.

Number 2 Hardwick House, Hardwick Hill, seen here, and number 3 Hardwick House Image are part of a complex of four dwellings. Number 2 faces the main road, number 3 is at right angles but shares a side frontage with number 2. Built in the early to mid 19th century as part of the development of the area following the creation of a new road in 1808 'for easing the Hill'. Formerly called Oak field and later Hardwick Hall. Constructed of rendered brick under a hipped slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27118 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.

Number 3 Hardwick House, Hardwick Hill, seen here, and number 2 Hardwick House Image are part of a complex of four dwellings. Number 2 faces the main road, number 3 is at right angles but shares a side frontage with number 2. Built in the early to mid 19th century as part of the development of the area following the creation of a new road in 1808 'for easing the Hill'. Formerly called Oak field and later Hardwick Hall. Constructed of rendered brick under a hipped slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27119 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.

Ashfield House, Hardwick Hill, was built circa 1830 with additions made about 1890. The building became derelict in the late 20th century and was refurbished and converted into apartments. There are two gabled ranges and a later, smaller gabled range. Constructed of rendered brick with freestone dressings under slate roofs. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2794 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.

This bend and hill are a particularly hazardous spot, being in very close proximity to the junction with Bulwark Road. The hill is a lot steeper than the picture implies. Check out the 1:25,000 map for the exact relationship between the bend and the junction - the 1:50,000 map suggests they are at the same spot!

Stratheden, Number 4 Hardwick House, Hardwick Hill, is part of a complex of four dwellings. Built in the early to mid 19th century as part of the development of the area following the creation of a new road in 1808 'for easing the Hill'. Formerly called Oak field and later Hardwick Hall. Constructed of rendered brick under a hipped slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27120 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.

High Trees, Vauxhall Lane, was built in the early or mid 19th century with later additions and alterations. Converted to become Chepstow Boys Grammar School in 1871 and to District Council offices in 1954. Constructed of rendered brick under a hipped slate roof behind a coped parapet. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2588 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.