Brecon Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Brecon, Wales.
The cathedral features a Norman font from the 11th century, Gothic architectural elements, and restored monastic buildings within its extensive grounds.
Built in 1093 by Norman knight Bernard de Neufmarché, the structure transformed from a priory church to cathedral status in 1923.
The cathedral maintains a collection of medieval artifacts, including memorabilia from the Battle of Agincourt and wooden effigies from the 16th century.
The cathedral complex includes a heritage center, exhibition space, restaurant, and shop, offering visitors multiple activities within the grounds.
Ten bells ring in the traditional full-circle manner from the tower, with the tenor bell weighing 16 hundredweight.
Location: Brecon
Inception: 1230
Architectural style: Gothic art
Elevation above the sea: 151.2 m
Website: http://breconcathedral.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.95145,-3.39270
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:15
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Usk Bridge
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Priory Church in Wales School
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Bethel Chapel
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Brecon Library
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Building, excluding rear block of No.9 in Chapel Street
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Priory Bridge
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Priory Well
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Castle Bridge
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Bull's Head
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Brecon Castle Hotel
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Brecon Market
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National Westminster Bank
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Remains Of The Great Hall Of Brecon Castle
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The Canonry And Vestries, Cathedral Of St John The Baptist
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Braehead, including Gatepiers and Front Wall with railings
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Ely House
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Priory Lodge
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Lloyd's TSB
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35,High Street Superior, Brecon
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Nos.35 & 36 The Struet, Brecon
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The County House
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93 & 94 The Struet, Brecon
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90,The Struet, Brecon
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Hamilton House
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Rutland House, Including Forecourt Wall, Piers & Iron Railings
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Community Centre, including Boundary and Retaining Walls
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