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Tower NE of Oxwich Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM472
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tower NE of Oxwich Castle is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the castle complex at Oxwich in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. The tower dates to the medieval period and represents the military architecture characteristic of fortified residences in South Wales during the later Middle Ages. As a component of Oxwich Castle's defensive system, it would have functioned in conjunction with the main castle structures to provide protection and command of the surrounding landscape. The tower survives as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its significance to the understanding of medieval Welsh fortification practices.

Tower NE of Oxwich Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM472. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower NE of Oxwich Castle?

Tower NE of Oxwich Castle is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the castle complex at Oxwich in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM472.

What period does Tower NE of Oxwich Castle date from?

Tower NE of Oxwich Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower NE of Oxwich Castle?

Tower NE of Oxwich Castle 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 GM472.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower NE of Oxwich Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (0 km), Castell Oxwich (0.1 km), Norton Camp (0.8 km).

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