Archaeological sites · South Wales
Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales)
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Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales) — a archaeological site in wales south.
Mick Lobb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Neath · 1.3 km
About
Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales) is a named archaeological site in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Neath Abbey is an archaeological site located in Dyffryn Clydach, South Wales. The site features the remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century. It reflects the architectural and historical significance of monastic life in medieval Wales. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the site's historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6608, -3.8264
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Dyffryn Clydach
- Postcode
- SA10 7DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Nearest railway station
- Neath — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11523985 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 0.2 km
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Historic bridges · 0.5 km
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Bridge over Tennant Canal to S of entrance to Neath Abbey
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Bridge over River Clydach to S of Neath Abbey
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Bridge over Tennant Canal N of former Mines Royal Copper Works
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Bridge over S end of Skewen Cutting, Tennant Canal
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales)?
- Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales) is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA10 7DW), in the parish of Dyffryn Clydach.
- What is Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales)?
- Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales) — a archaeological site in wales south.
- How do I get to Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales)?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA10 7DW.
- How do I get to Neath Abbey (Neath, Wales)?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA10 7DW.