From pre-historic stone circles to Victorian chapels, local history groups have picked one hundred sites across Breconshire to visit in a brand new book.

In ‘Sacred Places’, each of these fascinating, often less well-known sites has a short description, a colour photograph and location details.

Editor Alison Noble asks: “Do you know about St. David’s Old Parish Church near Llanwrtyd Wells, whose location is reputed to have been chosen by St. David himself?

“Have your visited the Arts and Crafts church of St. Cadmarch in Llangammarch, or the effigy of Matilda in St Mary’s, Hay-on-Wye?”

In his introduction, Mike Williams, local author and editor, gives an introduction to how Christianity spread through Wales explaining the origin of village names and the unique dedication of churches in Breconshire.

As members of Brecknock History Forum, 13 different groups from Ystradgynlais in the south to Builth Wells in the north, have described some of their favourite places, which are all worth a visit.

The Brecknock History Forum is grateful for support from the Brecon Beacons National Park Sustainable Development Fund and the Usk Valley Trust.

‘Sacred Places - exploring the rich history of worship in the landscape of Breconshire’ will be for sale in Tourist Information Centres and book shops around the county, and also from local history groups. It will also be available in local libraries.