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Skenfrith’s two most notable buildings are its castle and its church, both dating from the 13th century.

All Saints is thought to have been built around 1200 and is arguably the oldest church in the Forest of Dean.

This Grade I cruciform church is mainly 14th century although the windows are Perpendicular and the tower 16th century.

Another Grade I church, it was primarily built by John Stokys whose brass and that of his wife of 1498 are to be found in the north aisle.

Set in the hidden valley of the Honddu river, with the Black Mountains to the west and the great ridge carrying Offa's Dyke to the east, Capel y Ffin melds art and landscape seamlessly.

The church building is just overs 50 years old.

In a high, coastal location and originally whitewashed, the church has been a beacon for pilgrims travelling from the east and west on the pilgrim way for at least 800 years and is still a sanctuary for visitors, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers enjoying the peace of the countryside.

A 13th century church which belonged to the Knights Templar & Hospitallers, the grave of Saint John Kemble lies in the church yard.

This church is the best example in the county of correct Ecclesiological Gothic of the English Decorated style, it also has the finest collection of stained glass.

Grosmont sits within yards of the Wales/England border, here formed by the River Monnow. The church is cruciform, with an unusual octagonal tower.

The church is of 1850 save for the good 14th century tower, south porch and chancel arch.

The picture postcard village of Lacock is indelibly linked with the pioneering photographer William Henry Fox Talbot, whose family home was Lacock Abbey.