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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