The small town of Monmouth (pop. 7,500), lies on the confluence of the Monrow and Wye, and has the ruins of a medieval castle, as well as the country's only bridgehouse, which has survived from the 13th century. The Nelson collection in the town museum was started by Lady Llangatock, the mother of Charles Stewart Rolls, the flying pioneer and founder of the Rolls-Royce works who was born in Monmouth. Rolls also achieved the first non-stop return flight across the English Channel in 1910. A monument in Agincourt Square reflects the pride the town feels about its famous son.
Kymin is a property encompassing a small two-storey circular Georgian banqueting house, built in 1794, and naval temple, a monument dedicated to the glories of the British Navy. The hilltop grounds are ideal for picnics and offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Address: The Round House, Monmouth NP253SE, Wales
Hours:
March 26 to October 31: 11am-4pm; Closed: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Tips: Hours apply to round house. Grounds open all year 7am - 9pm.
This ancient fortress is famed as the birthplace of the victor of Agincourt, born here in 1387 and destined to be crowned King Henry V.
It was originally founded by William the Conqueror for one of his barons, William fitz Osbern, and was used as a vantage point for the crossing of the Wye and Monnow rivers.
The Great Castle House, built in 1673, is still in use by the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers militia regiment.
Address: Monmouth Museum, The Castle, Monmouth NP5 3BS, Wales
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