Introduction
Talbot Memorial Park is a small, well-preserved urban public park of 1925 with a fine central bandstand and war memorial. The commemorative character of the park is emphasised by the main gate, which is dedicated to Rupert Price Hallows, VC (1881-1915).
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Access contact details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
Directions
The park is located immediately west of the M4 at junction 40.
Owners
Port Talbot County Borough Council
Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ
- History
The Memorial Park, Talbot is part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and have been protected since January 2018 under the Centenary Fields Centenary Fields protection type.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)45(NEP)
- Grade: II
Features
- War Memorial
- Description: War memorial statue. This is a bronze of the Angel of Victory.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Bandstand
- Description: Octagonal bandstand.
- Pavilion
- Description: Wooden pavilion.
- Bowling Green
- Description: There are two bowling greens.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Port Talbot
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 126 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Evans, A.L., {The Story of Taibach and District} (Port Talbot: Alun, 1983) 109 The story of Taibach and district