MenuBrecon, Brecknockshire
Brecon is a long-established market town in Brecknockshire, of which it is the county town. It is also a military town, playing host to barracks and an army training school. Brecon lies amongst the mountains and is a centre for hiking. In August each year is the Brecon Jazz Festival. The county museum is housed within the Shire Hall. Brecon is within the council area of Powys.
Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Aberhonddu
Historic County: Brecknockshire
Lat, Long: 51.947586,-3.391725
Grid Reference: SO 0444 2859
Community (Civil Parish): Brecon C
Council Area: Powys CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 160
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brecon,_Brecknockshire_160
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Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Aberhonddu
Historic County: Brecknockshire
Lat, Long: 51.947586,-3.391725
Grid Reference: SO 0444 2859
Community (Civil Parish): Brecon C
Council Area: Powys CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 160
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brecon,_Brecknockshire_160
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