Shirenewton 's a village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, UK. It's located 3 miles due west of Chepstow, 5 miles (8km) by road. The village stands around 500 feet (154 m) above sea level, and has extensive views of the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel. History Before the Norman invasion of Wales, the Shirenewton area formed part of the forest of Wentwood . At the time of the Domesday Book, it was part of the lands at Caldicot which were held by Durand, the Sheriff of Gloucester. Durand an… (More on Shirenewton)