Chepstow Castle and Larkfield (Castell Cas-gwent a Larkfield)

Chepstow Castle is a striking Norman fortress perched on a limestone cliff above the River Wye, close to where the river meets the Severn Estuary. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, its layered fabric - from 11th‑century keeps to later medieval curtain walls and a dramatic gatehouse - tells the story of centuries of military and civic importance; it is a Grade I listed building and a focal point for visitors, local events and the town's riverside identity in Chepstow.

The Larkfield electoral ward sits within Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales and is predominantly a residential suburb with a mix of private and social housing, local shops and community facilities. Its residents often commute to nearby centres such as Bristol and Cardiff, and the ward plays a modest but important role in local politics and neighbourhood life, with active community groups and ties to the town’s economic and social services.