Rhossili and Worms Head
Gower, Swansea, SA3
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Places to visit, Swansea Bay
Situated in the westernmost area of the Gower peninsula, Rhossili is a tranquil, scenic spot, popular with walkers and beach-lovers alike. The village, which was probably named after St Fili, the son of St Cenydd, is steeped in history. When the Normans conquered Rhossili in the 12th century, it was a small village and church tucked at the foot of Rhossili Downs. It’s claimed that during the 13th century huge storms blew up which lashed the west coast of the Gower sending mountains of sand ashore, engulfing both village and church. An archaeological dig on the site in 1980 uncovered some of the original Rhossili settlement and the area is now protected by law as an ancient monument. Inside the small church is a memorial plaque to a Gower man, Edgar Evans, who was on the ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic, led by Captain Scott. Worms Head, the most photographed part of the Gower, stretches out to sea and becomes an island when the tide comes in. The breathtaking view is completed by the long sandy beach and the towering cliffs and this makes it a popular destination throughout the year with surfers, paragliders and ramblers.
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www.thewormshead.co.uk/