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Brecon Cathedral — continued

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Interior of Brecon Cathedral

Image 1:

Nave and east window viewed from the baptistery. The ancient stone font is in the right foreground. Above it is a large brass chandelier dating from 1722. 
 
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The 12th century stone font in the baptistery is the oldest object in the cathedral, originally belonging to the Norman Church. It is carved with grotesque masks intertwined with fantastic birds and beasts. Around the rim is a Latin inscription thought to refer to the baptism of Jesus Christ.

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Stone arches separating the nave (centre) from the north aisle (left), looking towards the west window.

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East window, high altar and its reredos. 
 
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Arched stone ceiling above the chancel and sanctuary.

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High altar reredos, the work of William Douglas Caroe (1858-1938).

The reredos shows rows of apostles and saints in the niches and panels. It is said to be based on the intricately decorated style of the early 16th century.

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John Ball
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30/10/2020
Date originally created:
31/12/1969
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