Wales
Swansea, Gower and the Vale of Neath

Abbeys and Monasteries

Margam Abbey
Near Port Talbot
Founded in 1147 under the patronage of Robert of Gloucester, Margam at one time possessed over 18,000 acres. Some of the abbey buildings, including the church, have now been incorporated into a large country park. See map

Neath Abbey
5 m NE Swansea, West Glamorgan, Tel. 0792 812387
Founded in 1130 by Sauvignac monks, who later merged with the Cistercians. Once called "the fairest abbey in all Wales", Neath is especially notable for its collection of earthenware floor tiles (some of which now grace the National Museum of Wales). Look for the tiles depicting the famous single combat between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. See map

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