VISITORS to Chepstow Castle over the weekend were treated to archery and weapons displays, have-a-go archery and sword training lessons as part of ongoing events to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the castle.

Chepstow Castle was founded by William FitzOsbern, one of William the Conqueror’s two deputy commanders for the Norman Conquest. 

After the conquest the town was seen as a key location providing a base from which to advance Norman control into South Wales, and controlled river access to Hereford and the Marches.

The most recent activities on 29th and 30th July saw members of the medieval display group Bowlore come out in force to wow the crowds.

Photos by Byron Calloway.