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Name: Weobley #Castle Where: Llanrhidian County: #Swansea Country: #Wales Built in: 1304–1327 Read Alt-text for more #thetouringeye #travel #traveladdicts #history #photography #architecture #travelblogger #travelvlogger #vanlife

Jan 4, 2025, 12:16 PM

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