Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Llansamlet within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Llansamlet, par. and ry. sta., in W. of Glamorgan, on river Tawe and Swansea Canal, partly within the municipal limits of Swansea and the parl. limits of Swansea District, 6455 ac. (75 water) and 915 tidal water and foreshore, pop. 8392; P.O., T.O.; the sta. is 3 miles NE. of High Street sta., Swansea; the par. consists of 2 townships - Higher Llansamlet, 4158 ac., pop. 3786; and Lower Llansamlet, 2297 ac., pop. 4606; has coal mines and copper works.