Cathedrals · South Wales
St Davids Cathedral
Also known as: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi
St Davids Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi) is a Church in Wales cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wal
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St Davids Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi) is a Church in Wales cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales.
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St Davids Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi) is a Church in Wales cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales.
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Background
History
A monastic community was founded by Saint David, Abbot of Menevia, who died in 589. Between 645 and 1097, the community was attacked many times by raiders, including the Vikings; however it was of such note as both a religious and an intellectual centre that King Alfred summoned help from the monastic community at St Davids in rebuilding the intellectual life of the Kingdom of Wessex. Many of the bishops were murdered by raiders and marauders, including Bishop Moregenau in 999 and Bishop Abraham in 1080. The stone that marked his grave, known as the "Abraham Stone", is intricately carved with early Celtic symbols and is now on permanent display within the Cathedral Exhibition at…
Visiting
The cathedral's exterior and overall design were used as the basis of the fictional Nemeton monastery in the video game Koudelka and its sequels Shadow Hearts and Shadow Hearts: Covenant.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8819, -5.2683
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- St. David's and the Cathedral Close
- Postcode
- SA62 6RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Established
- 589
Sources
- wikipedia: St Davids Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Davids Cathedral?
- St Davids Cathedral is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA62 6RD), in the parish of St. David's and the Cathedral Close.
- When was St Davids Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 589.
- How do I get to St Davids Cathedral?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA62 6RD. It sits within the Mid and South Pembrokeshire parliamentary constituency.