Market town located near the estern end of the Brecon Beacons.
Points of interes:
Ruins of Norman Castle. In 1175 it was the scene of the betrayal of
Welsh chieftains by William de Broase. He invited them to a banquet,
but then had his guests murdered.
Abergavenny Museum - located in the Castle.
St. Mary's Priory Church - one of the oldest parish churches in Wales.
Borough Theatre in the Town Hall.
Monmouth - The Kymin
The Kymin is a property operated by the National Trust on high ground
overlooking the Wye Valley and the town of Monmouth.
In former times it was a favourite place for the local gentry to gather.
There are two noteworthy buidings:
{The Round House} (1794). Built to accomodate the dining parties of the
local gentry.
{The Naval Temple} (1801). Built as a monument to British admirals.
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