formerly in: Brecknockshire
Diocese of Swansea & Brecon (formerly: St Davids)
Medieval church dating back the twelfth century, although little survives of this date. Further building in the fourteenth century, the choir extended during the fifteenth century. Tower around 1510-20 at the expense (£2000) of Edward, Duke of Buckingham. There were repairs in 1831 and restorations in 1856, probably by T.H. Wyatt, and in 1928, by W.D. Caroe. Church raised to parochial status 1923.
CPAT Historic Churches Survey
view on the National Monuments Record (Coflein)
view on the Church Heritage Cymru website
| The Risen Christ artist: John Petts 1989 Church of St Mary, Brecon, Powys east wall of the chancel (window number: I) | |
| The Adoration of the Virgin and Child by the Magi firm/studio: A. K. Nicholson Stained Glass Studios 1929 Church of St Mary, Brecon, Powys east wall of the south aisle (window number: sII) | |
| Scenes from the Birth of Christ firm/studio: probably Burlison & Grylls about 1889 Church of St Mary, Brecon, Powys south wall of the south aisle |
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SO04532852
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Photo © Martin Crampin
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