Llanddew is a small village and

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about 2 km or 1 mile north-east of

Brecon Brecon (; ; ), archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town in Powys, mid Wales. In 1841, it had a population of 5,701. The population in 2001 was 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 census. Historically it was the county town of Breck ...

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, Wales. The population as of the

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was 232. It is in the historic county of

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(Breconshire). Its manor belongs to the Bishops of Saint Davids, who formerly had a residence or bishop's palace there, of which some ruins still remain. These incorporate a double-sided vaulted well, known as Bishop Gower's Well. Llanddew Palace was the favoured residence of 12th-13th century clergyman and author Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales), and hosted the

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Baldwin of Exeter in 1188 during his mission through Wales recruiting for the

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. St David's Church, Llanddew is the oldest church in the historic county of

. The building dates from around the 13th century and has a cruciform shape, with a central tower. At one time, there were monastic buildings at the church, and the monks would go around the local area preaching and giving communion.

References

External links

Photos of Llanddew and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk
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