Remains of Loughor Castle

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Remains of Loughor Castle

Image: © Jaggery Taken: 25 Mar 2016

The castle was built c1106 by the Anglo-Norman lord Henry de Beaumont, during the Norman invasion of Wales. The site overlooking the River Loughor controlled a strategic road and ford running across the Gower Peninsula. In 2016, the remains of Loughor Castle are controlled by the Welsh heritage agency Cadw. The ruined tower and fragments of the curtain wall are on top of the earthwork defences which resemble a motte or mound.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.662115
Longitude
-4.077456