Historic churches · South Wales
Brecon Presbyterian Church
Brecon Presbyterian Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Brecon Presbyterian Church is a Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 7104). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Well-designed and well-preserved mid Victorian chapel. Group Value with adjacent listed buildings on both sides of the Watton. History: Circa 1872; architect W F Poulton. Some repairs to steeple after strike by thunderbolt 13 August 1955. Exterior: Gothic chapel with gable to street. Slate roof with alternating grey and purple bands. Snecked rock-faced grey stone with bathstone dressings; arch voussoirs in alternating colours. Asymmetrical front has, to R, tower with doorway at ground level and lancet windows in stage above; polygonal stair turret to R; tower rises as octagonal spire with gablets and weather vane. Large 4-light Decorated style window; Gothic doorway to L, asymmetrical buttresses and pinnacle to L. Right side elevation with 5 lancets and buttresses. To rear is crosswing of school or hall in same style. Single-storey; 2 Gothic windows and a doorway, separated by buttresses. Modern block at E end.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brecon Presbyterian Church is located in South Wales and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This classification recognises its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9455, -3.3866
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Brecon
- Postcode
- LD3 7ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- wikidata: Q29486143 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brecon Presbyterian Church?
- Brecon Presbyterian Church is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 7ED), in the parish of Brecon.
- Is Brecon Presbyterian Church a listed building?
- Brecon Presbyterian Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brecon Presbyterian Church free to visit?
- Yes, Brecon Presbyterian Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brecon Presbyterian Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 7ED. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.