Glamorgan Abbeys and Monasteries

One of the most intriguing and historically important monastic sites in south Wales, Ewnny Priory was established around 1141 by Maurice de Londres (Maurice of London). De Londres' much worn tomb and effigy is in the south transept with a collection of early carved stones. The 12th century nave of the priory church now serves as the parish church.
Abbey Road, Ewenny, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales, CF35 5BW

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Heritage Highlight: Superb Norman architecture and 12th century wall paintings

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Founded in 1147 under the patronage of Robert of Gloucester, Margam at one time possessed over 18,000 acres. Some of the abbey buildings have now been incorporated into Margam Country Park. The nave of the Cistercian Abbey is still used as the parish church.
Margam, Port Talbot, Gower, Glamorgan, Wales, SA13 2TA

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Founded in 1129 by Sir Richard de Granville for Savigniac monks from Normandy. The first Savigniac monks settled here in 1130, but in 1147 their order merged with the Cistercians, and Neath was developed along typical Cistercian lines. The abbey became quite wealthy, with estates in the West Country and throughout Glamorgan. The abbey expanded greatly in the 13th and 14th centuries, with a major rebuilding of the church over the years 1280-1330.
Neath, Gower, Glamorgan, Wales, SA10 7DW

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