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Mount Pleasant, CHEPSTOW, NP16 5PS

Number 3 Mount Pleasant, was built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Numbers 2 and 3 may be alterations of an existing building originally fronting Steep Street. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27122 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 4 and 5 Mount Pleasant were built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27123 (Number 4) and at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27124 (number 5) 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.

From Moor Street up Steep Street towards Hardwick Hill Lane.

Number 2 Mount Pleasant, was built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Numbers 2 and 3 may be alterations of an existing building originally fronting Steep Street. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2568 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 6 and 7 Mount Pleasant were built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27125 (Number 6) and at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27126 (number 7) 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 14 Steep Street is an additional house between numbers 7 and 8 Mount Pleasant. The house has a narrow frontage to Steep Street and is created by flying freeholds. It has 3 storeys, a single window to each floor and a projecting gabled extension. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27127 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.

Hathaway House, number 1 Mount Pleasant, was built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. There is an extension to the left. The house has a rear elevation to Steep Street. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2570 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.

Hathaway House, number 1 Mount Pleasant, Image has a rear elevation to Steep Street and access is through this early 19th century iron garden gate. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2571 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 10 is late 18th century in Cottage Orné style. Steep Street was the original main road to Newport and subsequently turnpiked and known as Back Hill until 1832. What is now the front door of number 10 formerly gave access to a passage leading to cottages at the rear. Constructed of rendered brick under a tile roof. The windows are casements with Gothick leaded glazing. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2587 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 9 and 10 Mount Pleasant were built circa 1832. A new road 'for easing the Hill' was built in 1809. Originally called Moor Hill - a continuation of Moor Street - it was named Mount Pleasant when it was developed for housing. Constructed of stuccoed brick under a slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27129 (Number 9) and at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=27130 (number 10) 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.