Llanddew

Llanddew is a small village, about two miles from Brecon, Wales. Its manor belongs to the bishops of Saint David's, who had formerly a castellated mansion/palace there, of which some ruins still remain and incorporate a double-sided vaulted well, known as Bishop Gower’s Well. Llanddew Palace was the favoured residence of 12-13century clergyman and author, Giraldus Cambrensis (Gerald of Wales) and hosted the Archbishop Baldwin in 1188 during his recruiting-for-the-crusade mission through Wales. St David's Church in the heart of Llanddew is the oldest church in the county of Brecknock. The building dates from around the 13th Century and is in 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. More information of the history of Llanddew and photos of the well and Palace can be viewed at [http://www.llanddew.org.uk/] .