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Swansea Castle
Castle in Swansea, Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Swansea Castle (Welsh: Castell Abertawe) is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107[1] as the caput of the lordship of Gower. The castle is now ruined and only two blocks remain, though the site has been improved in the 2010s for use as a public space.
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Swansea Castle | |
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Swansea, Wales | |
![]() Swansea Castle in 1786 | |
Coordinates | 51.6203°N 3.9412°W / 51.6203; -3.9412 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1107 |
Battles/wars | 1116 – Partially destroyed by the Welsh 1192 – Survived a 10-week siege |
Type | Grade I listed |
Designated | 1952 |
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