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Lampeter - Llanbedr Pont Steffan
Ceredigion
Wales

College Street ☒
(St David's Building)

Saint David - Dewi Sant

c. 500-589
Welsh Bishop during the 6th century; patron saint of Wales
(Wikipedia)

19th century

Lampeter - Llanbedr Pont Steffan / Saint David - Dewi Sant

Description

St. David portrayed wearing long cloak, right hand raised with palm outwards as if in the act of giving a blessing, left hand holding long staff with cross.

Annotation

The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (formerly University of Wales, Lampeter) was founded in 1822 by Bishop Burgess of St David's to provide training for those wishing to join the Anglican priesthood.

Sources & Information

Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project Database.
University College for the Creative Arts, VADS (Visual Arts Data Service).

Locatie (N 52°6'50" - W 4°4'35") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwa077; Photograph: 27 July 2012
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