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	Oxwich Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Beaupre in the Vale of Glamorgan, for example, was another Mansel house, and Sir Richard Williams created an imposing mansion in part of the former abbey at Neath.
		Gradually, the east range at Oxwich fell into disrepair, though the south range continued in use as a farmhouse.
		In 1949, Oxwich was rescued from demolition by Lady Apsley and placed into State care.
	www.castlewales.com /oxwich.html (452 words)

	Oxwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oxwich (grid reference SS498864) is a village in the principal area of Swansea, south Wales.
		It is situated to the far south of the Gower Peninsula.
		Attractions in the village include the Oxwich Burrows marsh, the Tudor Oxwich Castle, Penrice Castle and local sandy beaches including Oxwich Bay.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oxwich (80 words)

	Oxwich Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula of South Wales
		Oxwich Bay is a bay on the south of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
		Oxwich Bay includes a 2.5 mile-long sandy beach, accessible from the village of Oxwich.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oxwich_Bay (179 words)

	Essay: Sand dunes at Oxwich bay - Coursework.Info
		Sand dunes Oxwich bay Oxwich bay is located in the south if Wales, and is one of the many and sand - dune complexes in Wales.
		Oxwich bay is no exception and it has been made in to a National Nature Reserve.
		Oxwich bay I no different from the way it was formed.
	coursework.info /University/.../Sand_dunes_at_Oxwich_bay_L23975.html (256 words)

	Wales - Oxwich
		On the approach to Oxwich Point is the partially hidden Church of St. Illtyd.
		Oxwich Castle, which is a fortified Tudor manor house, was constructed by the Mansel family and was funded by their plundering of local shipwrecks.
		On one occasion a ghostly white horse called a 'ceffyl dwr', or 'water horse' in Welsh folklore, was seen in the churchyard before it reputedly vanished into the waters of the well.
	thevista.co.uk /index.php?page=wales_15Oxwich (487 words)

	Destinations UK - Oxwich, Gower, Wales
		Oxwich is a small seaside village situated 11 miles from Swansea off the A4118.
		Oxwich Castle is actually a fortified Tudor manor house, built on and incorporating the original 14th century castle.
		Oxwich has a history of 'wrecking', in common with many coastal villages and one of the best recorded wrecking incidents occurred on December 27th 1557.
	www.historic-uk.com /DestinationsUK/Oxwich.htm (852 words)

	Oxwich. The village of Oxwich in The Gower Peninsula, South Wales
		The village of Oxwich in The Gower Peninsula, South Wales
		The pretty village of Oxwich, is situated at the Western end of Oxwich Bay.
		Oxwich also has a close connection with the start of Methodism in The Gower Peninsula, as John Wesley stayed in this lovely little cottage when he came to Gower between 1762 and 1773.
	www.the-gower.com /villages/Oxwich/oxwich.htm (412 words)

	Oxwich Castle on AboutBritain.com
		Although probably occupying the site of an early fortification, Oxwich is a grand Tudor manor house built in courtyard style.
		Oxwich, the product of the peaceful and prosperous 16th century, was first and foremost intended to provide sumptuous accommodation.
		Its creator, Sir Rice Mansel, gave his fine new home a mock military gateway (complete, of course, with family coat of arms), much in the way that the status-conscious industrialists of the 19th century created mansions for themselves in the shape of sham castles.
	www.aboutbritain.com /OxwichCastle.htm (498 words)

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		Oxwich was built in 1541 on the site of a vanished Norman castle and originally had a six storey tower.
		The motte of the 1090 Penrice castle remains.
		It was partly destroyed in Civil War and was abandoned afterwards, Oxwich becoming the main residence.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~ctaylor/oxwich.html (57 words)

	Oxwich Bay, Gower
		Dogs must be kept on a lead at the Oxwich end of the bay when children are in the vicinity.
		The Oxwich Bay Hotel stands at the Western end of the beach and provides good food, snacks, meals and refreshments.
		Oxwich is a lovely beach backing onto sand dunes, but if its peace and quiet that you are looking for, don't go to the Western end of Oxwich on a busy day.
	www.the-gower.com /beaches/oxwich/oxwichbay.htm (232 words)

	BBC - South West Wales Surfing - Oxwich Bay
		Oxwich Beach is primarily a lee beach - hence why it is sheltered from SW gales.
		Oxwich has worked already about 4 times this year, had a few good sessions in January, one last week in fact.
		Oxwich beach could nearly match a Spainish beach the sometimes turns a little green and the best beach I've been to.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/sites/surfing/pages/oxwich.shtml (1614 words)

	35 oxwich leisure park - facilities
		Oxwich is located on the south of the Gower Peninsula approximately 15 miles from Swansea.
		The three mile stretch of sandy beach curves around the bay with the rocky headland of Oxwich Point to the right and the Great Tor to the left.
		Oxwich village offers a fine hotel and pub, The Oxwich Bay Hotel, a general store with cafe, a craft/gift shop, a post office and a bus stop with a local service to Swansea and parts of the Gower.
	website.lineone.net /~adrian-phillips/oxwich/facilities.html (283 words)

	Oxwich Castle
		The castle occupies a position on a wooded headland overlooking Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsular.
		Although it may occupy the site of an earlier fortification, this is a castle in name only as it is a grand Tudor manor house built in courtyard style.
		A product of the peaceful 16th century, Oxwich was built by Sir Rice Mansel to provide sumptuous accommodation.
	www.llanegwad-carmarthen.co.uk /castleoxwich.htm (184 words)

	The Independents
		Within easy reach of Swansea, The privately owned Oxwich Bay Hotel is an ideal venue from which guests can explore the Gower Peninsula and West Wales.
		Set on the South Coast of the Gower Peninsula, the hotel is at the West end of Oxwich Bay, set in eight acres of private grounds, just yards from the beach.
		Once through Swansea head toward Oxwich and the Goweron the A4118, the hotel is situated on the Gower coast.
	www.iha-uk.com /hotels/57.htm (273 words)

	Oxwich
		Shortly afterwards you pass picnic tables on the left with fine views over Oxwich Bay.
		At the next junction of paths keep to the left until you emerge from the trees by the sand dunes.
		At the road junction head to the right, passing Penrice House on your left, with further views of Penrice Castle and to your left, Oxwich.
	www.glamorganwalks.com /oxwich.htm (1126 words)

	BBC - South West Wales Nature Walks - Oxwich Bay Walk
		One of the most popular coastal attractions in the region, Oxwich Bay (OS Map reference SS507862) combines the variety of wildlife found in a nature reserve with the appeal of a beach resort, and is an ideal location for a nature walk.
		Stretched between the villages of Nicholaston and Oxwich, the bay traps salt and freshwater marshes and lagoons, which drain to the sea at Nicholaston Pill.
		Oxwich Bay originally extended to the bottom of the limestone hills that flank the area, but several thousand years ago the bay as we know it began to form when tidal forces created a barrier of sand dunes that stretched across the bay.
	bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/nature/thingstodo/walks/pages/oxwich1.shtml (555 words)

	Oxwich Bay Hotel accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The hotel is set in 8 acres of private grounds at the western end of the beautiful Oxwich Bay.
		Gower in general, and Oxwich Bay in particular, is a great place for relaxing.
		The hotel is situated on the coastal footpath which extends the length of the Gower peninsula - Britains first designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
	www.oceanandearth.co.uk /Accommodation/Oxwich_Bay_Hotel.htm (230 words)

	oxwich bay south wales uk europe surf spot, photos, WannaSurf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Oxwich needs a VERY big swell to start working.
		Once you get to the point, look about 100m to your right and you'll find Oxwich Reef which, if the bay is 3ft and the point is 4ft, will be about 6ft.
		It's a superb reef with a fast, hollow take off over a very shallow rocky bottom....The reef, like the bay, doesn't break all that often...but when it does make the effort to get out there...you'll have a big smile on your face and be pleased that you made the effort...
	www.wannasurf.com /spot/Europe/UK/South_Wales/oxwich_bay/index.html (422 words)

	GENUKI: Oxwich
		The church is dedicated to St. Illtyd, is in the Benefice of Oxwich with Penmaen with Nicholaston, and diocese of Swansea and Brecon.
		Places, villages, farms etc within Oxwich parish as shown on the parish map on the CD of Historic Parishes of England and Wales: an Electronic Map of Boundaries before 1850 with a Gazetteer and Metadata [computer file].
		The Population of Oxwich was as follows, and a more detailed breakdown is available.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/GLA/Oxwich (436 words)

	Castles of the Gower - Part Two
		The castles of Loughor, Oxwich and Oystermouth are vivid examples of lost and forgotten history waiting to be rediscovered.
		Oxwich Castle sits majestically overlooking scenic Oxwich Bay, like a king surveying his realm.
		Nearly a half century after the construction of Oxwich had been completed, the castle left the care of the Mansel family.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/wales_history/42095 (454 words)

	Explore Gower › Oxwich
		Oxwich is an area of national importance for flora and fauna and was officially recognised as such in 1963 when the Nature Conservancy Council (now the CCW - Countryside Council for Wales) leased all 700 acres from the Penrice Estate making it a National Nature Reserve.
		The woodland areas of Oxwich were, at one time, quarried for limestone and exported, using Oxwich bay as a small port.
		He was so impressed with Oxwich that he returned again in later years and wrote of Gower as a whole in his Journal:
	www.explore-gower.co.uk /oxwich.html (683 words)

	Oxwich Bay, Oxwich - South Wales - UK Attraction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Oxwich Bay, Oxwich - South Wales - UK Attraction
		As an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Gower region, Oxwich Bay combines the variety of wildlife found in a nature reserve with the appeal of a beach resort, and is an ideal location for swimming, surfing and nature appreciation.
		Easily accessible directly to the beach, its variety of habitats, species, flora and fauna ensure that, regardless of what time of year you visit, there’s plenty to see.
	www.ukattraction.com /south-wales/oxwich-bay.htm (215 words)

	Oxwich Bay
		Two days later she was beached at Oxwich to allow the removal of her cargo.
		You can find her on an echo sounder too, motor parallel to the shore of Oxwich point, when you see a large arrow painted on the rock move in towards the shore.
		Vans and a kiosk sell hot food also the Oxwich bay hotel does cheap nice meals and a barbeque in the summer selling burgers etc. It costs about £7 per day to park at Oxwich and launch, can launch at Swansea and motor round.
	www.danymor.co.uk /site/oxwich.htm (374 words)

	Oxwich a Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Church.
		The chancel of this church, which stands in woods, overlooking Oxwich Bay, marks the original sixth century Celtic cell.
		Follow the road down from the A 4118 across the marshland to the village of Oxwich.
		The church it is best to park in the large beach car park as far to the Southern edge of the bay as you can.
	www.churchinwales.org.uk /swanbrec/churches/gower/5797.html (230 words)

	Oxwich Bay bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Oxwich Bay guest houses, hotels & other holiday ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Oxwich Bay bed and breakfast, cottage and self catering accommodation, Oxwich Bay guest houses, hotels & other holiday accommodation and places to stay in Oxwich Bay.
		The lovely old village of Oxwich, with its castle and medievil church, is nestled behind the 3 mile expanse of Oxwich Bay, about 11 miles from Swansea, surrounded by beautiful countryside criss-crossed with public footpaths, and awe inspiring views.
		The Oxwich Bay Hotel, perched on the edge of the bay, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink, meal or snack all year round, and they cater for special celebrations such as weddings.
	www.gocoastal.co.uk /resort_guides/oxwich_bay (794 words)

	Oxwich Holiday Chalet: Come and enjoy the beautiful village of Oxwich (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This site describes our newly acquired Holiday Chalet, which is situated in the charming village of Oxwich, on the Gower peninsula in South Wales.
		The holiday Chalet is situated on the Oxwich Leisure Park, a 10 minute walk (5 if you are energetic!) from the beach and amenities of Oxwich Bay.
		The Leisure Park is located along the village lane tucked into the gentle slopes of the valley.
	www.oxwichonline.com (228 words)

	"Oxwich hotels", hotels in Oxwich, Wales
		Oxwich hotel accomodation, hotels in Oxwich, Swansea We have a selection of hotels in Oxwich, Swansea, hotels near all the attractions, places to see and things to do.
		The Oxwich Bay Hotel is located in Britain's first area of outstanding natural beauty.
		Set within 8 acres of private grounds alongside the beautiful sandy 2 mile stretch of Oxwich Bay.
	www.walesdirectory.co.uk /Oxwich.html (211 words)

	Oxwich Castle, United Kingdom
		Oxwich Castle overlooks the sea from the Gower Peninsula.
		It is a Tudor house that was built in the 16th century by Sir Rice Mansel.
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	www.planetware.com /oxwich/oxwich-castle-gb-wg-oc.htm (85 words)

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