One of the first castles built from stone in 1066-1072, Chepstow commands a rocky bluff above a bend in the River Wye. Chepstow's strategic location in the Southern border Marches between England and Wales was crucial to the owner's military forays against the Welsh. Indeed, all subsequent owners of Chepstow were powerful noble families. Construction at Chepstow continued in stages up through the 16th century with possible additions in the 17th, providing today's viewers with an historical overview of castle building.

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