[2] Castle Field was probably the main site of the battle in 1233 between the supporters of Henry III, King of England, and those of Richard, the Earl of Pembroke and Lord Marshal.

[6] More recently the fields have been used for the Wales International Kite Festival,[7] steam rallies,[8] Scout jamborees,[9] dog shows,[10] show jumping competitions,[11] guided walks,[12] fun runs[13] and hot air balloon flights.

The racecourse layout is clearly marked on Ordnance Survey maps of Monmouth from 1900 to 1930 which also show the position of the Grandstand.

It was constructed by No.2 Company of the Monmouthshire Regiment and spanned the River Monnow until its replacement in 1931 with an Inglis Bridge, which still stands.

The plane eventually left with just the pilot on board due to the boggy ground unable to take more weight.

[24] In 2011 housebuilder Taylor Wimpey put forward a proposal to build 300 houses on and around the Fields as an alternative to a site identified in the draft local development plan.

[25] The proposal was criticised for seeking to build on open countryside outside defined settlement boundaries.