Observatory at former Penllergare Estate
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Observatory at former Penllergare Estate
Image: © Nigel Davies Taken: 21 Mar 2010
The observatory was built in 1851 by John Dillwyn Llewelyn. It was adjacent to the mansion house which has since been demolished and replaced by council offices. See: http://www.penllergare.org/html/timeline.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dillwyn_Llewelyn http://www.swanseaheritage.net/article/gat.asp?ARTICLE_ID=1392
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Image Location
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51.673706
Longitude
-3.993419