Swansea Castle
Swansea Castle (Welsh: Castell Abertawe) is located in the city centre of Swansea, Wales, UK. It was founded by Henry de Beaumont in 1107 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.
| Swansea Castle | |
|---|---|
| Swansea, Wales | |
Swansea Castle in 1786 | |
Swansea Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51.6203°N 3.9412°W |
| 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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