Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot
formerly in: Glamorgan
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SS80158629
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Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
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1147 foundation by monks of the Cistercian abbey of Clairvaux. Nave twelfth century serving as the parish church after the dissolution in 1536. Partly rebuilt c.1805-10; nave roof 1872-3 and east wall of similar date.
Artworks at this site:
| Virgin and Child with St Bernard and St David firm/studio: Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. designer: Edward Coley Burne-Jones 1873 Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot west wall | |
| Christ in Majesty with Angels firm/studio: James Powell & Sons designer: William Aikman 1904 Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot east wall of the chancel | |
| Hanging Rood artist: Frank Roper Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot north aisle | |
| St David and St Michael about 1920 Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot nave | |
| I Am the Bread of Life artist: Frank Roper Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot west wall of north aisle | |
| Virgin and Child Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot | |
| Christ with Mary about 1861 Church of St Mary, Margam Abbey, Margam, Neath Port Talbot west end of the south aisle |
Other sites at Margam, Glamorgan
Abbey Ruins, Margam Country Park
View this site on the Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
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