Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
A two light, stained glass window with a figure in each light: that on the left has a blue tunic, that on the right a green religious cloak. Beneath each figure is a an image: tot he left the lion, rampant, to the right an Irish harp. The commemoration runs across the base of the two lights.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Brecon Cathedral
Street
Cathedral Close
Town
Brecon
District
Brecknockshire
County
Powys
Country
Wales
Postcode
LD3 9DP
OS map ref
SO 04446 29014
Other Details
In the Havard Chapel, on the north wall
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church in Wales
Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
In loving memory of Lieut Alfred Bence-Trower Scots Guards/ killed at St Armant France 29th May, 1918 aged 38 also of Major Edward/ Bence-Trower MC South Wales Borderers killed at Romigny France/ 30th May, 1918 aged 27. They died for king and country
War
How many names are listed in total?
2
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
2
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Forename, Surname, Rank, Regiment, Place and date of death, Honours, age
How is this information ordered?
Forename and date of death
Please include any additional information here
Both men are also listed on IWM 23503: Edward is also on IWM 16449, Alfred on 11563 and 12117.
History
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
The window
Priority
1
What is the image's caption?
The window
Copyright Statement
Andrew Fowler
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Fowler
Date Taken
17th August, 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Fowler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
720
Media Image Width
1280
Commemoration
Priority
2
What is the image's caption?
Commemoration
Copyright Statement
Andrew Fowler
Who is it credited to?
Andrew Fowler
Date Taken
17th August, 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Andrew Fowler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
720
Media Image Width
1280