Swansea castle today
Although today the castle is dwarfed by surrounding buildings, it remains a survivor at the heart of the city.
Perhaps the most stunning feature is the arcaded parapet that was added around 1330 - a real "statement" addition. Other features to look out for include:
- The dressed stonework carved from Sutton stone quarried near Ogmore.
- The tall cross oillets, or arrowloops, in the south wall of the castle as well as the gun-ports which were added in the mid-1400s.
- The main entrance way into the castle which would have been up a flight of steps from the courtyard - and now marked in stone in the paving.
Tours inside the castle allow you to discover more of the castle's secrets.
