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Medieval · Castle

Weobley Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM010
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Weobley Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Gower, Glamorgan, Wales, dating primarily to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The site comprises the remains of a stone-built castle with associated defensive works, representing an important example of Anglo-Norman military architecture in South Wales during the period of English consolidation in the region. The castle was constructed to command the local landscape and served strategic purposes within the broader context of Norman settlement and control of Gower. Its remains, now designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw, reflect the defensive priorities and stone construction techniques characteristic of high medieval Welsh border fortifications.

Weobley Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Weobley Castle?

Weobley Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Gower, Glamorgan, Wales, dating primarily to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM010.

What period does Weobley Castle date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Weobley Castle?

Weobley 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 GM010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Weobley Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (6.6 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (6.7 km), Castell Oxwich (6.7 km).

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