What is recorded here

New Castle;Swansea Castle, Swansea stands as a Medieval castle in Swansea. The National Monuments Record of Wales recognises the site, though recognition does not guarantee entry. The castle may have served as a fortress, administrative centre or defensive stronghold during the Medieval period. Its exact functions and the lives it shaped remain uncertain without further evidence.

The National Monuments Record of Wales records New Castle;Swansea Castle, Swansea as Castle from the Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Swansea Castle was built in the late 11th or early 12th century by the de Londres family, Norman lords who controlled the area following the invasion of Wales. It is remembered as a key stronghold in the struggle between Norman lords and Welsh princes, and its remains are an important archaeological and historical site in Swansea.

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