Historic churches · South Wales
St Mary's Abbey Church
St Mary's Abbey Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
St Mary's Abbey Church is a Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 14148). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=14148
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Mary's Abbey Church is a Grade I listed church located in South Wales. This designation highlights its architectural significance and historical importance. The church is a notable example of ecclesiastical architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5627, -3.7304
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Margam
- Postcode
- SA13 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Established
- 1147
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17742017 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Abbey Church, Margam (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Abbey Church?
- St Mary's Abbey Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA13 2TA), in the parish of Margam.
- What is St Mary's Abbey Church?
- St Mary's Abbey Church — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Abbey Church?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA13 2TA.
- When was St Mary's Abbey Church built?
- Built or established in 1147.
- Is St Mary's Abbey Church a listed building?
- St Mary's Abbey Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Abbey Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Abbey Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Abbey Church?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA13 2TA.