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Pennard Castle is a ruined castle, near the modern village of Pennard on the Gower Peninsula, in south Wales. The castle was built in the early 12th century as a timber ringwork following the Norman invasion of Wales.
attractions: Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park, Gower Heritage Centre, Three Cliffs, Pobbles Bay, restaurants: Pennard Golf Club, The Southgate, Little Valley Bakery, Mill Tea Rooms
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Pennard Castle is a ruined castle, near the modern village of Pennard on the Gower Peninsula, in south Wales. The castle was built in the early 12th century as a timber ringwork following the Norman invasion of Wales.
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Pennard Castle, Near Three Cliffs Bay, Wales (From the Information Boards) Built in the late 13th or early 14th century Originally, a ringwork fortification was built on the site in the 12th century. It is thought that it was built by Henry Beaumont, 1st Earl of Warwick, when he became the first Lord of Gower. The castle was then rebuilt in the late 13th century, probably by the powerful William de Braose, upgrading it largely in alignment with the original ringwork. Pennard Castle was built to make a statement of power and exists as another symbol of the Norman lordship of the area. However, by 1650 it was described in a survey as desolate and ruinous, and the land around it "wholly besanded by meanes of the nearnesse thereof unto the sea". The castle site was excavated in 1961, and within the walls were found the remains of two service rooms, a communal hall and a retiring room. The roof was thought to be thatched as there was no evidence of other roofing material during the excavations. The excavation site was then reburied to prevent further damage to the remains.
Zobo 75Zobo 75
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Beautiful ruined castle on a hill above Three Cliffs Beach, free of charge. Did a round trip walk to the beach from the visitor centre. Come out of yhe centre, cross the road to the sign for the path through a wooded area. To the right leads to a gentle path down to the beach. If you cross the stepping stones across the river at the beach, you can walk up through the sand dunes to the castle, from there, take the left hand path down through the trees just before you would cross the golf course and that takes you back to your starting point on the path from the other direction. Besutiful views. So peaceful.
Laura CLaura C
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Of all the places that I’ve celebrated the winter solstice, this has to be one of the most bonkers. The choir gathered here for some suitably pagan and wintry harmony singing before heading back to Sue and Lisa’s place for warmth and hot food. It’s on the eastern lip of the valley, as it becomes the opens up into the mouth that faces the sea at Three Cliffs Bay, and offers the first really good viewpoint of the beach and sea as you walk from the village across the golf links. A great place to stop and stare at the ox bows below you, the great storm beach, and the wild wings swept mass of tidal sand.
Simon CooperSimon Cooper
50
The views are spectacular. It was a clear day and we could see over the Bristol Channel, the dunes were high and sometimes different, but we managed to climb the three cliffs and slide down onto the beach and see the caves. We walked through an alcove and up over the opposite site side over stepping stones towards the Church Ruins and Berial Chamber and onwards towards Oxwich Bay. Lots of wildlife and historic Cairns, but the overgrown ferns and bracken makes it impossible to find. Fantastic walk and well worth a visit
Julie BrownJulie Brown
10
For what is left of Pennard Castle, together with signposting to it, I have only awarded 4stars, although should I have judged the difficulty of those with disabilities in being able to get to the castle, the most stars would have been 1. For the views from Pennard Castle however, this is where the place exceeds all expectations in all sorts of weather, and whatever the tide; indeed, for the views alone, even 10stars would be far too low. Definitely a place to see and to marvel at that view!
John C. AlgarJohn C. Algar
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Absolute stunning scenery and great walk to the beach.. sorts the men from the boys as it's a good 30 min walk to the beach.. spectacular views and a real clean beach.. camped in the area near the castle on numerous occasions and always cleaned up and left the place cleaner than when arrived. Been coming here for years. Introduced the place to friends from Manchester and they fell in love with the views and the place in general. They visit Swansea every year now...
Andy CAndy C
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Nearby Attractions Of Pennard Castle
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
Gower Heritage Centre
Three Cliffs
Pobbles Bay
Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park
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Gower Heritage Centre
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Three Cliffs
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Pobbles Bay
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Nearby Restaurants Of Pennard Castle
Pennard Golf Club
The Southgate
Little Valley Bakery
Mill Tea Rooms
Pennard Golf Club
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The Southgate
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Little Valley Bakery
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Mill Tea Rooms
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