An Survey of the Cathedral-Church of Landaff: Containing the Inscriptions Upon the Monuments, With an Account of the Bishops and Other Dignitaries Belonging to the Fame; What Other Preferments They En - Hardcover

Browne Willis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331534541 ISBN 13: 9780331534542

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the historical heart of Landaff Cathedral through detailed inscriptions, dignitaries, and church records.

This meticulously researched volume presents the inscriptions on monuments, a roster of bishops and cathedral dignitaries, their offices, and the times of their deaths, burials, and epitaphs. Rich in appendices, it offers a full account of the church’s records, layouts, and notable relics, tied together with thoughtful notes and drawings.

This edition blends narrative history with documentary detail, revealing how the cathedral and its people shaped the see over centuries. It is a valuable reference for researchers, students of ecclesiastical history, and anyone drawn to Welsh cathedral lore.

• Read the catalog of prebendaries, archdeacons, and minor canons, with context on their roles and residences.
• See descriptions of the cathedral’s architecture, towers, and monuments, including restorations and structural notes.
• Review appendices that compile records, charters, and historical references related to Landaff’s episcopal see.
• Access contemporary commentary and editor’s notes that place the inscriptions within a broader historical framework.

Ideal for readers of local church history, architectural guides, and collectors of historical cathedrals and their lore.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331534541
• ISBN 13: 9780331534542
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 234