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Altar slab
Stone altar slab, believed to have come form St James' Church Kenfig which was abandoned (mid - late 15th century) by encroaching sand dunes. Moved to St Mary Magdalene Church, Kenfig, but discarded during or after Reformation and used as paving flags in path leading to Church. Resulting foot traffic and weathering has caused considerable erosion to upper surface. Incorporated in reconstruction of St Teilo's Church as high altar. The underside and sides of the slab are in good condition and retain original chisel marks.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2011.5.1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: St Mary Magdalene Church
Association Type:
Date: 1550 - 1600
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 1680
Length
(mm): 790
Width
(mm): 230
Material
stone
Location
St Fagans St Teilo's Church
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