Weobley Castle - A Gower Gem

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Pronounced web-lee, Weobley castle is a beautifully preserved fortified manor house on the Gower Peninsular. Every corner hides new rooms and tunnels to explore that will stun you with their beauty. Overlooking the Llanrhidian saltmarshes and a large open grass area, it makes visiting Weobley a top summer location in South Wales.

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---- Short History ----
- Built in the early 14th century by the de la Bere family, stewards to William De Braose, as a fortified manor house.
- It consisted of a gateway, a hall and kitchen, a chapel block and an east range, enclosing a courtyard.
- Largely constructed of rubble masonry with window and door features of sandstone.
- The South West tower was originally a separate structure and may be the oldest but of the building.
- It included many living chambers, including one above the gatehouse.
- It was attacked and damaged by the forces of Owain Glyndŵr in the early 15th century, but most of the building was left standing.
- After this it was owned by Sir Rhys ap Thomas. Rhys’s grandson though was executed for treason in 1531 and Weobley fell to the crown (King Henry VIII).
- It was eventually sold and leased to tenants until the 20th century until the last owner gave it to the state in 1911.
- It is now open to the public and includes a museum.

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---- Further Reading ----
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weobley...
- http://www.castlewales.com/weobley.html

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