Parc national des Bannau Brycheiniog

Églises et chapelles du Parc national des Bannau Brycheiniog

Historic Churches and Chapels

This collection spans the diverse religious landscape of the Brecon Beacons, from the 12th-century ruins of Llanthony Priory to the secluded chapels of the Welsh Methodist revival. Highlights include Brecon Cathedral’s Gothic architecture, the unique 19th-century sgraffito murals at Llanfair Kilgeddin, and Grade I listed medieval sites like Partrishow Church. These churches and chapels represent centuries of Anglican, Baptist, and Presbyterian heritage set within the valleys and hills of the National Park.

Historic Churches and Chapels — Carte

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Llanthony Priory

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the…

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Brecon Cathedral

Originally a 12th-century Benedictine priory, this Gothic cathedral features a massive Norman font and the largest cresset stone in Wales.

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Howell Harris Memorial Chapel

A memorial to Howell Harris, a leader of the Welsh Methodist revival, located within the historic Trefeca college grounds.

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St. Michael's

St Michael's Church is the Anglican parish church for the parish of Myddfai, south of Llandovery, in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

E

Little Mill Baptist Chapel

Baptist place of worship.

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Coleg Trefeca

A lay training center for the Presbyterian Church of Wales, established in 1752 as a religious community by Howell Harris.

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St Peter

Anglican parish church.

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Saint Gastyn

Situated on the shores of Llangorse Lake, this church was extensively rebuilt in the 1840s in the Decorated Gothic style.

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Mariah Chapel

Christian place of worship.

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Bwlchyrhiw Chapel

Baptist chapel serving the rural community near Myddfai.

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Bethlehem

Nonconformist chapel in the village of Bethlehem.

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Sardis Chapel

Baptist chapel.

M

St Cynidr & St Mary

Parish church serving the Llanelly community.

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Sardis United Reformed

Place of worship for the United Reformed Church.

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Capel y Maen

Christian place of worship.

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Mahmilad Church

The Church of St Illtyd, Mamhilad, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a parish church with its origins in the 11th century.

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Saint Cynog

Anglican parish church in Llangynidr.

R

Watergate Baptist Chapel

Historic Baptist chapel in the center of Brecon.

S

Llandyfan Church

Ancient religious site known for the nearby Ffynnon Gwyddfaen holy well.

T

Hermon Chapel

Christian place of worship.

U

St Paulinus Church

Parish church of Llangors, primarily of 15th-century construction with a distinctive tower.

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Tabernacle United Reformed Church

United Reformed Church place of worship.

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Church of St Brynach

11th-century parish church featuring a 13th-century tower and historic monuments.

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St Gendolines

14th-century parish church dedicated to St Gwendoline, featuring a notable collection of medieval monuments.

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Bethania

Presbyterian place of worship.

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Tabernacle Baptist Chapel

Baptist chapel in Talgarth.

United Reform Church

United Reformed Church place of worship.

St Catwg's Church

11th-century church featuring a large medieval tower and a well-preserved interior.

Bethesda Chapel

Nonconformist chapel.

St David's

Anglican parish church.

St Issui Patricio Church

The Church of St Issui, Partrishow, Powys, Wales, is a Grade I listed parish church dating from 1060.

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Notable for its rare and detailed 19th-century sgraffito wall decorations by artist Heywood Sumner.

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Saint Michael & All Angels

St Michael's Church stands in the centre of the village of Llanvihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire, Wales.

St Mary's (Cusop Parish Church)

Church with Norman origins and a 14th-century chancel, situated near the Dulas Brook.

St Cadoc

Christian place of worship.

Siloam Capel y Bedyddwya

Baptist chapel.

Soar Chapel

Christian place of worship.

Bryn Seion Chapel

Christian place of worship.

Ebenezer Chapel

Christian place of worship.

St Mary

Anglican church.

Garnlydan Presbyterian Church in Wales

Presbyterian place of worship.