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We hope the information you find will be useful to you, that you will catch some of the enthusiasm we have in our Parish, and be encouraged to visit us.

Aberavon traces its history back to the 12th Century, when monks still lived at Margam Abbey.

Aberavon was granted Borough status between 1304-1307 by Leisan ap Morgan, Lord of Afan.

The boundaries of the ancient borough were similar to those of the present ecclesiastical parish of Aberavon.

The current St Mary's Church site dates back to the 11th century, and there is detailed history on all of our churches on this web site.

Today the parish ministers to much of the town of Port Talbot, the Sandfields estate and surrounding communities.


As a parish of the Church in Wales we are committed to upholding the historic faith in Jesus Christ revealed to us in Scripture and the Creeds, within the Anglican tradition that emerged in the 16th Century here in the United Kingdom.

Site last updated: 28th June 2009

You can find your way around our web site by using the drop down menus which appear when the cursor is over the church name, and by using the navigation bar on the left side of the page.

The Rectorial Benefice of Aberavon is in the: Diocese of Llandaff, part of the: Church in Wales.

To contact the clergy you can use the link on the left hand side of the page marked Contacts us. The Rector’s telephone number is 01639 883630 In an emergency you are welcome to telephone the clergy at any time, but for routine matters please do not call after 8pm

If you have any item you would like to be considered for inclusion on the web site, please forward to:

gerald@parishofaberavon.org

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