Brecon Cathedral, also known as St. John the Evangelist Church, is a medieval cathedral located in the town of Brecon in Wales. The cathedral has a rich history that spans over 900 years.

The cathedral was built on the site of an earlier church, which was established in the 12th century. It was initially a Benedictine monastery, which was founded by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché. The monastery was known for its impressive architecture and was a center of learning and worship in the area.

In the 16th century, the English Reformation led to the dissolution of many monasteries, including the one at Brecon. The building was stripped of its monastic treasures and became a parish church. Despite this, the cathedral still remained an important center of worship and was used by the local community for centuries.

In the 19th century, the cathedral underwent a major renovation, which included the addition of a new choir screen, reredos, and stained glass windows. These additions helped to enhance the beauty of the cathedral and preserve its history for future generations.

In 1923, the cathedral was elevated to cathedral status, becoming the seat of the bishop of the newly created Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. Since then, Brecon Cathedral has been an important religious and cultural center.

Today, Brecon Cathedral remains a significant landmark. Its unique combination of historical and architectural features makes it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the heritage of Wales.

The cathedral is a Grade I listed building. Charles Lumley, awarded the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War, is buried in the cathedral churchyard.

The virtual cache

To claim this virtual cache you need to complete two tasks.

Task one:

At the published coordinates, take a picture of as much of yourself as you're happy with framed by the lychgate. Alternatively, a picture of something with your caching name visible on it will be acceptable. Be sure to attach the picture to your found log

This is the sort of picture you need to attach

Task two:

Make your way around the cathedral to the SE corner of the building and find the seven Roman numerals at the waypoint.

Put them into brecon.Numerals@gmail.com and send a blank Email with your caching name in the subject line to that address.

E.G. if the numerals are MMXXIII,
Send an Email to brecon.MMXXIII@gmail.com

If you are correct, you should receive an automatic response and you can then log a find.
(gmail only sends one reply per day, you won't get any more replies if you try more than once from the same Email address).

Found logs without the supporting photo attached to them or from cachers who haven't Emailed the correct address will be deleted.

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