Case Study Of A Market Town: Monmouth SW Wales Essay, Research Paper

Situation:

it is situated at the confluence of the rivers Wye, Monnow and Trothy. In the

county of Monmouthshire, Gwent South West Wales.Site:

originally used by the Romans it was later chosen for its defensive

capabilities by the Normans soon after the invasion of 1066. A castle was built

in the centre of the town, but has long since fallen into ruin. It is believed

that Henry V was born there. Function: firstly used

by the Romans and then by the Normans as a religious, military and commercial

settlement. In later years it has developed as an important trade an

administrative centre. It eventually became the County town of Monmouthshire.

It is now the centre of tourism for the Wye Valley. ?The ruined tower to the right of the picture

is all that is left of the castle.It

has an estimated population of 7,500.