You Are Here - Castle Square - City & County of Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 37.229 W 003° 56.479
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Swansea Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, which started out in 1106 as a motte and bailey fortification. Located in Swansea City Centre, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMVPHE
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/14/2017
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Two metal plaques side by side in the Castle Courtyard. The plaques are photo printed with the history of Swansea Castle, one of the plaques feature a 'You Are Here Map'
"The remains of the castle is situated on what was a cliff next to the river Tawe originally – the site is now surrounded by modern buildings which provide a contrast between the old and the modern. The castle has undergone some work in recent years but is only open occasionally to visitors." Text Source: (
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History of Swansea Castle.
"Swansea Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, which started out in 1106 as a motte and bailey fortification.
It was founded by Henry de Beaumont who was later given the Lordship of Gower by Henry I. After various unsuccessful attacks by the Welsh, the castle fell in 1217 but was restored to the English in 1220 and after this the inner castle was probably walled in stone with at least one tower.
The castle has served many purposes over the centuries including a barracks and drill hall. It was damaged in the Three Night's Blitz, but today you can still see the tower and two sides of a rectangular 'new castle' that was built in a corner of a late 13th century walled bailey." Text Source: (
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