Castles in Wales

Swansea Castle, gaunt sentinel above the River Tawe, bears witness to nine centuries of strife and survival. From Henry de Beaumont’s timber motte in 1106 to its stone rebirth amid Welsh rebellions, it guarded Norman power in Gower. Today, its weathered gatehouse endures amid the modern town—a poignant emblem of resilience and history’s unyielding grip.