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Penlle'r Castell
The story
History of Penlle'r Castell
Penlle'r Castell is an historic ruin on the summit of Mynydd y Gwair in the far north of the City and County of Swansea. The Penlle'r Castell site was probably a late 13th-century stronghold garrisoned by one of the Marcher Lords.
United Kingdom · Swansea
- Built
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Swansea
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 51.769, -3.936
In depth
The fuller history
It has been suggested that the castle may have been established by William de Braose, 2nd Baron Braose in the years immediately preceding 1252. However, there is no firm evidence as to the date of its construction, but it is believed to be the fortification referred to as the "New Castle of Gower" which was attacked and destroyed in 1252. There is only one other castle of that period in the northern uplands of Gower, Cae Castell, and its location and form preclude it being the "new castle" in question.
Penlle'r Castell is located 1213 feet above sea level. The meaning of the name in English is "summit of the place of the castle".
Key dates
- 1252It has been suggested that the castle may have been established by William de Braose, 2nd Baron Braose in the years immediately preceding 1252.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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