Mumbles Battery, Swansea
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Mumbles Battery is a battery on the north coast of the Bristol Channel overlooking Swansea. It was built around the base of the Mumbles Lighthouse. It is one of the many Palmerston Forts built in response to a perceived French invasion, and was designed to protect Swansea Bay. Construction of the battery began in 1859 and was completed by 1861 at a cost of £8,760. ()
Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 51°34'1"N, 3°58'16"W
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Y Mwmbwls (Ystum Llwynarth)Swansea
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Day trips
Mumbles Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mumbles Lighthouse, Mumbles Hill, Mumbles, Mumbles Pier.
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Which popular attractions are close to Mumbles Battery?
Nearby attractions include Mumbles Lighthouse, Swansea (1 min walk), Bracelet Bay, Swansea (9 min walk), Mumbles Pier, Swansea (12 min walk), Mumbles Hill, Swansea (17 min walk).