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Penrice Ringwork is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Gower, Swansea, Wales. The site consists of a substantial circular or oval rampart with an internal ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that were common in Wales and the Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It represents the type of fortified settlement constructed during the Norman period of Welsh history, likely serving as a defended residence or administrative centre for a local lord. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature and remains an important example of early medieval defensive architecture in South Wales.
Penrice Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM053. View the official record →
Penrice Ringwork is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Gower, Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM053.
Penrice Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Penrice Ringwork 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 GM053.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (1.6 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (1.6 km), Castell Oxwich (1.7 km).
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