Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
25/04/2000
Date of Amendment
25/04/2000
Name of Property
Broadwalk Steps
Unitary Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Location
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.
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
History
The steps were under construction in 1839, as recorded by Lady Mary Cole, mother of C R M Talbot.
Exterior
Two wide flights of steps on the broadwalk. Eleven plain steps to lower flight and 24 to upper flight, separated by a landing. Low boundary walls with wide flat stone copings, which end with short square rock-faced piers.
Reason for designation
Listed as a prominent feature in the vista towards Margam Castle. Group value with castle, garden terraces and other structures in the park.
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