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Swansea Castle, Glamorgan

Swansea Castle (Castell Abertawe) is a ruined 12th-century castle in Swansea, Glamorgan. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 as the caput of the lordship of Gower. It is within the council area of Swansea.
CADW Scheduled Monument GM012.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Castell Abertawe
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.620521,-3.9410885
Grid Reference: SS 6571 9308
Community (Civil Parish): Castle C
Council Area: Swansea CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65638
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Swansea_Castle,_Glamorgan_65638

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