Welcome
to Ross on Wye
Ross on Wye in Herefordshire is a beautiful market town situated on the
River Wye and close to the Forest of Dean. The Wye Valley and the
Forest of Dean are popular tourist destinations. The spectacular
surrounding countryside and picturesque village atmosphere of Ross on
Wye with its impressive 17th century Market Hall is picture postcard
material.
Ross on Wye in 1821 consisted of just under 3000 citizens in 600
dwellings. An agricultural community it became an important place for
the nearby farms and villages to trade their produce. The Market House
still holds markets twice a week. Agriculture still plays an important
role today although tourism has become on of the main sources of income
for the town.
Wandering around the town you would think that Ross on Wye has a
fascination with hedgehogs. This stems from the fact that the Celts
invaded Ross on Wye over 1,500 years ago and called the area Ergyng
which means Land of the Hedgehog. In Saxon times this was changed to
Arkenfeld and later Archenfield.
The River Wye undoubtedly makes the town all the more beautiful. The
parkland by the riverbank allows visitors to stroll alongside the river
bank and admire its scenery. Ross on Wye is an excellent gateway to the
Forest of Dean, The Malverns, Brecon Beacon and the Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester.
Further details about Ross on Wye can be seen at:
www.rossonline.org
