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The Cathedral as it stands today was begun by Norman Bishop Peter de Leia in 1181, and, adds twelfth-century author Gerald of Wales, was home to some friendly jackdaws. The central tower collapsed twice over the next century.
The site of St Davids Cathedral has been an active place of worship since the sixth century. Explore the history of St David, or Dewi Sant, the community he founded here and the role he continues to play in Wales today.
The new cathedral was quickly constructed and Bishop Bernard consecrated it in 1131. Henry II of England 's visit in 1171 saw the following of David increase and the need for a larger cathedral. The present cathedral was begun in 1181 and completed not long after.
Dewi Sant, or St David, founded a monastery here in the sixth century. He is Wales’ patron saint, celebrated on 1 March. He evangelised across a wide area, from Mid Wales to Brittany, and is credited with many miracles. In the 12th century the Pope recognised St Davids as a place of pilgrimage.
A sacred place of pilgrimage and worship set on a spectacular Pembrokeshire peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic upon the site of an earlier 6th century monastery built by St David, the patron saint of Wales.
In 1171 St Davids was visited by king Henry II, who noticed the need to enlarge the cathedral. The construction of the new church began around 1180 – 1182 , under the patronage of Peter de Leia, the Norman bishop of St Davids.
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As Saint David’s reputation spread, his monastery grew and a community developed. Unfortunately it also drew the attention of the Vikings, who plundered it many times over the next few centuries. The Normans eventually took over the monastery and began building the current cathedral in 1181.
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