St. Deiniol - Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
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A statue of St. Deiniol to be seen at the Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMD94R
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/07/2011
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History does not say much about the first Bishop of Bangor Cathedral, Saint Deiniol. However it is believed that he was the son of Dunod Fawr and grandson of Pabo Post Prydain. The family were Brythonic rulers in what is now northern England. Having lost these lands Deiniol's family fled to Powys in north Wales.
Later in his life he was granted land by Maelgwn Gwynedd, King of Gwynedd to found a monastery on the site where Bangor Cathedral now stands.
He is said that have met Saint David (Dewi Sant - patron Saint of Wales), c. 545 whilst he attended the Synod of Llanddewi Brefi.
It is believed that Saint Deiniol died in the year 584.
Associated Religion(s): Christianity.
Statue Location: Above the south door.
Entrance Fee: None.
Artist: Unknown.
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.