Stone Steps in Terraced Garden, Margam, Neath Port Talbot

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5626 / 51°33'45"N

Longitude: -3.7265 / 3°43'35"W

OS Eastings: 280422

OS Northings: 186275

OS Grid: SS804862

Mapcode National: GBR H6.DTMC

Mapcode Global: VH5H2.CZBG

Plus Code: 9C3RH77F+3C

Entry Name: Stone Steps in Terraced Garden

Listing Date: 25 April 2000

Last Amended: 25 April 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 23266

Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces

ID on this website: 300023266

Location: The terraced garden is N of the Citrus House and S of the kitchen garden walls and vinery glasshouse.

County: Neath Port Talbot

Town: Port Talbot

Community: Margam

Locality: Margam Park

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Stairs

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History

The steps belong to the re-creation of the gardens by C R M Talbot in 1830-40. There was formerly a road in this location which led directly to the abbey. It is likely that the large limestone balls at the tops of the steps have been reused from the earlier Margam house.

Exterior

Garden of 3 grassed terraces sloping up towards the E. Each terrace is linked by a flight of 6 centrally-placed steps. Constructed of Cornish pink granite and bounded by low copings. Crowning the copings of the lower flight are large balls of limestone, whilst shrubs are located at the top of the upper flight of steps.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as a garden feature exhibiting character, particularly the large limestone balls. Group value with surrounding structures and buildings in Margam Park.

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Other nearby listed buildings

II* Terrace Walls and Screen at Margam Castle
On the W side of Margam Castle and an integral part of the composition.
I Margam Castle
Located in a high and prominent position at the E end of the gardens in Margam Park. Approached from the SW by a new drive.
II* Service Buildings including Courtyard Walls at Margam Castle
Adjoining the E side of Margam Castle.
II Broadwalk Steps
Located near the W end of the broadwalk, E of the orangery and chapter house. The broadwalk rises up to the E with Margam Castle as the focal point.
II Arch over Culvert
The culvert receives water from the cascade to the NE, beyond which is the lake. The ground slopes down sharply to the S but becomes flatter where the water passes underground.
I Ruins of Chapter House and Vestibule of St Mary's Abbey
Located in a central position in the gardens at Margam Park, to the NE of the orangery.
I Ruined Undercroft at St Mary's Abbey
Located to the S of the Chapter House and E of Margam Orangery.
I St Mary's Abbey Church
Located at the end of a short lane which runs NE off the A48. The Stones Museum is within the churchyard. The S doorway faces into Margam Park.

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Stone Steps in Terraced Garden

A Grade II Listed Building in Margam, Neath Port Talbot