DiCamillo Companion
Wales

Singleton Abbey (Marino)

  • 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: 1827
    Designed: Remodeled House in Gothic style for John Henry Vivian

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  • House 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.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Website: http://www.swansea.ac.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No