Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
23275
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
25/04/2000  
Date of Amendment
25/04/2000  
Name of Property
Broadwalk Steps  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Neath Port Talbot  
Community
Margam  
Town
Port Talbot  
Locality
Margam Park  
Easting
280272  
Northing
186260  
Street Side
 
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.  

Description


Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces  
Period
 

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.  

Interior
 

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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