Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
formerly in: Caernarfonshire
Diocese of Bangor
Cathedral (Anglican)
Twelfth century foundation on earlier site of the monastery of St Deiniol. Extended eastwards in the thirteenth century and transepts between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Nave rebuilt in the fourteenth century. Extensive reconstruction fifteenth-sixteenth century, with western tower by 1532. Major restoration 1868-84 by Sir Gilbert Scott, though his plans for a central tower with tall spire were only very partially realised.
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People associated with this site
as architect: John Oldrid Scott
as architect: George Gilbert Scott
Works at this site:
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
N.B.Position of marker is approximate and does not necessarily show the exact location of the site.
Site OS Grid Ref: SH58087206
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Other sites at Bangor, Caernarfonshire
Bangor University Collection
Church of St David
Church of St Mary
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