3-028-509 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Royal Archaeological Institute: Llandaff Cathedral, 1871. 'The village or ancient city of Llandaff lies about two miles north-west of Cardiff. The cathedral, until recently, was much disfigured by an injudicious attempt to repair it made about 120 years ago. It has now been transformed from a mournful ruin into a beautiful sanctuary. The structure contains many curious architectural features, and the restoration has been effected with a loving and a patient devotion worthy of the highest praise. The west front is peculiarly elegant, though it now lacks the charm which the mouldering hand of Time had cast over it. The fine gateway of the ancient episcopal palace, which forms one of the entrances of Bishop's Court, is worthy of minute inspection. The view of the cathedral from the garden of the Deanery is a picture of rare beauty. During the progress of some repairs at Bishop's Court, which were made a short time since, a curious cross was brought to light in a well which has been supposed to be identical with the well of St. Teilo or Teiliau'. From "Illustrated London News", 1871.