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.
- Archaeological site
- …lies at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 metres)
- Description: castle in Swansea, Wales, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pentwyn Mawr and Abernant Colliery.
Abernant Colliery
Quarry
Abernant Colliery was a coal mine in the River Amman… Abernant Colliery is situated 2½ miles east of Penlle’r Castell.
Lliw Upper
Lliw Upper is situated 2 miles south of Penlle’r Castell.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Betws and Garnswllt.
Penlle’r Castell
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Latitude
51.76927° or 51° 46′ 9″ north
Longitude
-3.9355° or 3° 56′ 8″ west
Open location code
9C3RQ397+PR
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Penlle’r Castell” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Penller Castell”
- Swedish: “Penller Castell”
- Welsh: “Penlle’r Castell”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Pontaman and Cwmgors.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Gower Way 50 and Gower Way 49.
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