Ross On Wye Herefordshire
High on a sandstone
cliff, overlooking a large loop in the beautiful River Wye is the historic market
town of Ross-on-Wye. Situated in the heart of rural Herefordshire and in the
picturesque Wye Valley it has become a popular destination for tourists. Ross
is an attractive and friendly town with Tudor timbered houses clustered around
the striking 17th Century Market Hall where the twice-weekly markets are still
held.
In the town itself there are some excellent shops ranging from small craft shops
to some of the larger high street chains. The surrounding area is steeped in
history with prehistoric caves, Neolithic settlements, Roman forts and Medieval
Castles. The local villages, valleys and hillsides have yielded a veritable
treasure trove of artifacts and archaeological evidence of the areas colourful
past.........more