Wales
Mid Wales

Churches and Religious Places
Aberdw - Crickhowell | Defynnog - Llangorse | Llanspyddid - Presteigne

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Aberdw - St Cewydd
At Aberdw, off the B4567 south of Builth Wells. A mostly medieval church with an open rafter roof, medieval screen, and 19th century Gothic cast iron altar rail. There are 18th century monuments on the interior and exterior.

Altmawr - St Mauritius
Four miles south of Builth at Altmawr. Locked, key at vicarage. One of the smallest churches in Wales, built in 13th century with apse added in late 19th century; 18th century wooden windows and box pews.

Bettws - Holy Trinity
At Bettws near Clyro, on minor road by Rhydspence Inn. 1878-9 rebuilt medieval church with 14th century roof, carved figures and rood screen. This church was a favourite place of diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert.

Brecon - Brecon Cathedral
At Brecon on the A470. A visitor's centre tells the story of the 13th and 14th century cathedral, once part of a Benedictine priory. Much restoration has taken place. The carved Norman font is the largest in Wales and has a stone cresset with 30 cups. The choir vaulting is notable.

Brecon - St Brynach
Minor road south of Brecon. Church records date from the 13th century. Built in the Early English style, it contains original stone benches.

Bronllys - St Mary
At Bronllys, on junction of A438/A479. Locked, check porch for key location. Rebuilt Victorian church, with medieval font and 16th century screen. A separate medieval bell tower has six bells.

Bryngwyn - St Michael
At Bryngwyn, one mile north of B4594. Key at vicarage. Late 13th century nave, windows and bell, 1500's roof, 7th century cross.

Builth - St Mary
At Builth, on the A470/A483. Church built on Norman foundation with a 14th century tower and 19th century nave, aisle and chancel. The stained glass in east wall is by Kempe, 1877.

Clyro - St Michael
At Clyro on the A438. Open daylight hours. Dates from 12th century but rebuilt in 1853. The church has five bells. Rev. Francis Kilvert became curate in 1865 and wrote and diary of the life of the times.

Cregrina - St David
At Cregrina, A481east of Aberedew. Open. 13th century nave, 15th century roof in chancel, medieval Radnorshire style screen, and Norman font.

Crickadarn - St Mary
At Crickadarn, near Erwood, off the A470 near Builth Wells. Locked. 14th century church with 16th century tower and 15th century porch. Restored in Victorian times.

Crickhowell - St Edmund
At Crickhowell, on the A40. Open 9am to dusk. Large 12th century church with 19th century side aisles. Two stained glass windows by Charles Kempe and several memorials to local families.

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Photo credits - Brecon Cathedral © Barbara Ballard, all other photos courtesy of Churches of Wales