Historic houses · South Wales
Clyne Castle
In or near Swansea.
Clyne Castle — Grade II* listed building in Blackpill. Castle near Blackpill, Swansea.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 5.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Clyne Castle is located in Swansea, South Wales, with the postcode SA3 5BW. The nearest railway station is Swansea, which is 5.3 km away. Entry is not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Clyne Castle is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Records date its origin to 1791. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed building in Blackpill. Castle near Blackpill, Swansea". Coordinates: 51.5974°, -4.0025°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Clyne Castle is a Grade II*-listed building situated on a hill overlooking Swansea Bay, adjacent to the Clyne valley, near Blackpill, Swansea. Originally built in 1791 by a wealthy landowner it passed into the hands of the Vivian family and saw many distinguished guests over the years. Acquired by Swansea University in the 1950s, it was used as student accommodation. It has since become a block of apartments.
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Background
History
Clyne Castle was originally built in 1791 by Richard Phillips, a wealthy Carmarthenshire landowner. The Castle was subsequently remodelled by later owners, and was for many years in the possession of the Vivian family. While they lived in the castle, the eminent guests that visited them are thought to include Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill and King Edward VIII. William Graham Vivian planted the landscaped gardens in the 1860s.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5974, -4.0025
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Mumbles
- Postcode
- SA3 5BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Established
- 1791
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 5.3 km
- Official site
- heneb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5137118 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clyne Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clyne Castle (6378180185).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clyne Castle?
- Clyne Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 5BW), in the parish of Mumbles.
- What is Clyne Castle?
- Clyne Castle — Grade II* listed building in Blackpill. Castle near Blackpill, Swansea.
- How do I get to Clyne Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 5BW.
- When was Clyne Castle built?
- Built or established in 1791.
- Is Clyne Castle a listed building?
- Clyne Castle is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Clyne Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 5BW.