Gower Heritage Coast
Oystermouth Castle
A view of the Castle , Gowers finest Castle , from the western end of Mumbles Hill ,
above Thistleboon Road.
A Norman earth and timber castle was built in 1107 , surmounted by a Stone Keep in 1138 -
the earliest stone building of the castle - much altered and incorporated into a later block.
In the 13th century the de Braoses were the Lords of Gower and rebuilt the castle in stone,
and most of what remains today is from the late 13th century and the early 14th century
In 2010-2011 the Castle underwent significant conservation work.
Ref: 12383
Date: 14/09/2013
Location: SS 6191 8768
