The house from a circa 1911 postcard
House & Family History: In 1919 the 2nd Lord Swansea sold Singleton Abbey to the Swansea Corporation. In 1920 the corporation leased the house to University College of Swansea; in 1923 the corporation sold Singleton Abbey to what is today Swansea University, formerly University of Wales, Swansea.
Architect: Peter Frederick Robinson
Date: 1827House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Edward King, late 18th century. John Henry Vivian, early 19th century; Ernest Ambrose Vivian, 2nd Baron Swansea, early 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: School
Primary Current Ownership Use: School
Ownership Details: Owned by Swansea University and used as administrative offices.