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Jersey Park, Briton Ferry

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Introduction

Jersey Park is an exceptionally well-preserved urban public park opened in 1925. Its original layout of formal and informal areas remains complete and includes sports facilities. Planting in the park is diverse and interesting, with an emphasis on evergreen trees and shrubs.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
History

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Gm)62(NEP)
  • Grade: II
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Ynysmaerdy railway incline (GM489(NEP))

Features

  • Pavilion
  • Pool
  • Bowling Green
Key Information

Type

Public Park

Purpose

Urban Park

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Survival

Extant

Civil Parish

Briton Ferry

References

References

  • CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 98
  • Morgan, C., {A Pictorial Record of Briton Ferry} (Briton Ferry: Morgan, Cliff, 1979)