Historic Photography

Cross, Margam Abbey, 1891

This late 9th century cross is shown in the grounds of Margam Abbey. The photograph is important as it shows more of the base than is usually visible today. It is now housed in Margam Stones Museum. Amgueddfa Cymru has a cast of the cross in its collection.

Nash-Williams ECMW (1950) no. 231 / Redknap and Lewis (2007) G78

Object Information:

Photographer: Sir Thomas Mansel Franklen
Location: Margam
Accession Number: 25.486
Keywords: inscribed stone