The Welsh annals record a Welsh attack on the Norman settlement at Swansea in 1116. Swansea was the key Norman stronghold in Gower and its periodic attack by Deheubarth forces reflected the contested nature of Gower throughout the twelfth century. The Normans maintained Swansea as a foothold but the surrounding countryside was frequently under Welsh control. The castle at Swansea was repeatedly strengthened as a result of Welsh pressure.
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