Scheduled MonumentsWalesChepstow Town Slipway
Post Medieval/Modern · Quay

Chepstow Town Slipway

Wales
Cadw SAM MM301
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Quay
Broad class
Water Supply and Drainage
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chepstow Town Slipway is a post-medieval and modern quay structure located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, serving the town's waterfront commerce and water management. The slipway functioned as a practical landing place and loading point for river traffic on the River Wye, reflecting the importance of water transport to the medieval and post-medieval town's economy. The structure represents the evolution of Chepstow's port infrastructure across several centuries, with modifications and maintenance reflecting changing maritime needs and engineering practices. As a designated monument, it contributes to the archaeological and historical record of Chepstow's development as a significant river port and trading centre.

Chepstow Town Slipway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chepstow Town Slipway?

Chepstow Town Slipway is a post-medieval and modern quay structure located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, serving the town's waterfront commerce and water management. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM301.

What period does Chepstow Town Slipway date from?

Chepstow Town Slipway dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a quay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Chepstow Town Slipway?

Chepstow Town Slipway is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chepstow Town Slipway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Medieval House (6.2 km), Heston Brake Long Barrow (6.4 km), Crick Round Barrow (6.6 km).

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