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:
  Christ in Majesty with Saints and Angels Christ in Majesty with Saints and Angels
designer: John Oldrid Scott
1882
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
east wall of the presbytery
  Te Deum Windows Te Deum Windows
firm/studio: James Powell & Sons
designer: James Hogan
designer: J. W. Brown
1911
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
north wall of the north aisle
  St Peter, St John and St Paul St Peter, St John and St Paul
artist: David Evans
1840, 1843
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
north wall of north aisle
  St Luke, St Matthew and St Mark St Luke, St Matthew and St Mark
artist: David Evans
1840
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
south wall of the south aisle
  Christ in Majesty with Scenes from the Bible Christ in Majesty with Scenes from the Bible
firm/studio: Mayer & Co.
1886
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
south wall of the south transept
  Scenes from the Life of Christ Scenes from the Life of Christ
firm/studio: Clayton & Bell
1873
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
east wall of the presbytery
  St Elbod, St David and St Cyndeyrn St Elbod, St David and St Cyndeyrn
firm/studio: Burlison & Grylls
1906
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
south wall of the south aisle
  St Seiriol, St Ceinwen and St Cybi St Seiriol, St Ceinwen and St Cybi
firm/studio: Burlison & Grylls
about 1928
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
south wall of the south aisle
  St Dyfrig, St Deiniol and St Beuno St Dyfrig, St Deiniol and St Beuno
firm/studio: Burlison & Grylls
1905
Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd
south wall of the south aisle

Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd height=

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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