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The heyday of the town's prosperity as a trading port in the late 18th and early 19th century is shown by the large number of town houses of that period, many of which are now used for other purposes such as offices and shops.

One example is Gwy House, built in 1796 for a leading local merchant, which now houses the museum.

The town centre itself features stone carvings, artworks, and information plaques placed in the pavement and walls, installed as part of a regeneration scheme in 2004 / 05 ; they illustrate Chepstow's history.