Grosmont

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NPRN33169
Map ReferenceSO42SW
Grid ReferenceSO4045024370
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMonmouthshire
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityGrosmont
Type Of SiteTOWN
PeriodGeneral
Description
Grosmont is a Medieval and later borough; situated near the Welsh Border with England, lying in the valley of the River Monnow. Historically it was an important settlement and centre for trade. Grosmont has a Norman church and castle, and was the place of a battle in 1405 when Owain Glyndwr fought with the royal army on the banks of the Monnow.

Associated with:
Castle (nprn 93388), Church (nprn 221965)
Battle site (nprn 402333)
Town Hall (nprn 32008).

RCAHMW, 2009.
Resources
DownloadTypeSourceDescription
application/pdfBA - Border Archaeology Survey ArchivesBorder Archaeology report ref no BA0927RRATOFSG "Archaeological Observation The old Forge, Grosmont" October 2011.