Castles in Wales
There are more than 600 castles in Wales, more per square mile than anywhere in the world.
Some have been lived in continuously for a thousand years, while others are romantic ruins.
Many are native Welsh castles, built by Welsh royal dynasties, often in very beautiful places. The biggest were built by Normans following their invasion in 1066.
Wherever you go on holiday in Wales you won’t be too far from a historic site and the Gower Peninsula is no except.
Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula.
Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and Llougher (built on the site of the Roman fort) are in poor condition and some are completely overgrown.
Gower peninsula castles that are managed by CADW include Oxwich, Weobley and Swansea castle.
Oystermouth Castle is managed by the City of Swansea.
All are open to the public and links that give directions, opening times and entry charges are given below.
Penrice castle is privately owned and is not open to the public.
All of these historic sites are within easy reach of Hill House. Most are less than a twenty minute drive from Hill House.
The closest castle is Weobley Castle.
In fact Weobley Castle is only a one mile walk from Hill House. You can get there by following the coast path that runs along the lane adjacent to Hill House.
Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula. Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and Llougher (built on the site of the Roman fort) are in poor […]
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