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Abbeys
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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
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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
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