Bulwarks Camp

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From BBC website.

Bulwarks Camp
This double banked and ditched fort remains impressive today. Located in the town of Chepstow, it probably dates from the later Iron Age.

Typical of a number of coastal forts in the area, it's naturally well defended, with a steep cliff down to the mouth of the River Wye forming its main defence against enemy approach.

The deep ravine to the south further strengthens the site's defences while additional defences were constructed on the west and north-west sides.
The site's defences are remarkably wide, consisting of well preserved multiple ramparts, the inner rampart being the most massive. Ditches strengthened the site further.

Excavations in 1968 revealed three rectangular buildings behind the ramparts. When you visit, imagine the view from the ramparts 2000 years ago, looking down on the busy settlement of roundhouses, granaries and workshops.

Excavations over 30 years ago demonstrated that there was a settlement here in Romano-British times, as well as the Iron Age.

The fort was also a prisoner of war camp during the Second World War. It is currently maanaged by Cadw.

Directions: Go to Chepstow and take the Bulwark Road south off the A48. At the roundabout, fork left and turn left into Alpha Road. The fort stands at the end of the road.