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SE27 Neath Abbey, South Wales |
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The Abbey was founded by Richard Graville in 1130. The wealth it acquired during the 13th century was used to build the present church (1280 - 1330). Described as "the fairest Abbey in Wales" by antiquary John Leland and dissolved in 1539; Neath was bought in the late 16th century by Sir John Herbert who converted the Abbot's house into a country mansion.
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