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Castell Oxwich is a medieval fortified settlement and castle situated in the Gower Peninsula in Glamorgan, Wales. The site comprises the remains of a defensive structure that developed during the medieval period, with evidence of occupation and fortification spanning several centuries. The castle occupies a strategically significant coastal location and represents the type of lordly stronghold constructed to assert Norman authority and control trade in the region. Its archaeological remains contribute to understanding medieval settlement patterns and defensive architecture in South Wales during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion.
Castell Oxwich is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM043. View the official record →
Castell Oxwich is a medieval fortified settlement and castle situated in the Gower Peninsula in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM043.
Castell Oxwich dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Oxwich is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM043.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (0.1 km), Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (0.1 km), Norton Camp (0.8 km).
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