Margam Stones Museum

Port Talbot
South Wales
SA13 2TA

Tel: +44 (0)2920 500 200
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Early Christian sculpture and inscribed stones, dating from the 6th century, can be seen right across Wales, from Pembrokeshire in the far south-west to Snowdonia in the north. At Margam, visitors can see an outstanding collection from this one corner of the south Wales landscape, all gathered under one roof. Housed in a charming little building which formerly served as a school house, the collection includes examples of Christian memorials from the sub-Roman era right through to the hugely impressive "cart-wheel" crosses of the late 10th and 11th centuries.

The finest monument here is the great Cross of Conbelin, an elaborately and extensively decorated disc-headed cross of the 10th century. Its inscription reads:"Conbelin erected this cross for the soul of Ric". Other notable exhibits include the 9th century Cross of Einion and a 6th century memorial with both Latin and Irish Ogam inscriptions. The collection also includes a number of grave-slabs from the medieval Cistercian abbey at Margam.

General Information:
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Tea room
  • Guide dogs only allowed



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    1st April - 30th September:
    Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 4.00pm.
    Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Between 1st October and 31st March '10 access can be arranged by prior arrangement only, by telephoning (01639) 871184 on Wednesday or Friday.


    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £1,95; Concession £1.45.
    Family ticket (2 adults and all children/grandchildren under 16yrs) £5.35.

    Child under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
    Under 5yrs Free.

    Directions
    M4 (J38) Follow A48 towards Margam Country Park. Museum is signposted on left before entrance to country park along a narrow lane.
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    Margam Stones Museum Postcode for SatNav: SA13 2TA

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