Llangennith Castle, Barraston
Has been described as a Rejected Masonry Castle
There are uncertain remains
| Name | Llangennith Castle, Barraston |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Glamorgan |
| Modern Authority | Swansea |
| 1974 Authority | West Glamorgan |
| Community | Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton |
Davies assumed castle here on bases of mistaken interpretation of record of destruction of Llangenau castle recorded in 1257. This was Llangynwyd His suggested site at Barraston is a medieval domestic building. (Spurgeon)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SS429913 |
| Latitude | 51.5992813110352 |
| Longitude | -4.27008008956909 |
| Eastings | 242900 |
| Northings | 191310 |
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Books
- Davies, J.D., 1894, A History of West Gower Vol. 4 (Swansea) p. 160
Journals
- Spurgeon, C.J. with Roberts, D.J. and Thomas, H.J., 1999, 'Supposed Castles in Glamorgan; A review' Archaeology in Wales Vol. 39 27-40