Oxwich Castle, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, South Wales
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hyperheidi
N 51° 33.326 W 004° 10.106
30U E 418995 N 5712241
Known as Oxwich Castle, this tudor mansion, dating back to the mid 1400's, stands on a headland above Oxwich Bay. There are remnants of a previous fortification on this site as well.
Waymark Code: WMCK7D
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/15/2011
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Much of the remaining structure is credited to the work of Sir Rice Mansel and his son Edward and built in the prosperous 1500s. The Mansels were a minor gentry family who prospered under the Tudor monarchs.
The castle has a souvenir shop and self guided tours are offered.
A thorough and excellent write up is available at: (
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