Cross during the Crimean War, was buried in the cathedral churchyard. Deans of Brecon The present Dean is Paul Shackerley, who was appointed in September 2014, in succession to Geoffrey Marshall who retired earlier that year. From the diocese's erection until 1939, the bishop was ex-officio dean; Roberts was Sub-Dean. 1939–1949 (ret.): Edward Roberts, Vicar of Brecon 1950–1964 (res.): William Jones, Vicar of St Mary's, Brecon 1964–18 February 1967 (d.): Gwynno James, Vicar of St Mary's, Brecon and Battle 1967–1978 (ret.): Ungoed Jacob, Vicar of St Mary's, Brecon and Battle 1979–1982 (res.): Alwyn Rice Jones (became Bishop of St Asaph; later Archbishop of Wales) 1982–1993 (res.): Huw Jones, Vicar of Brecon, Battle and Llanddew (became assistant bishop in Diocese of St Asaph; later Bishop of St David's) 1993–1998 (ret.): John Harris, Vicar of Brecon with Battle and Llanddew 1998–2000 (ret.): Geraint Hughes 2000–2008 (res.): John Davies (became Bishop of Swansea and Brecon) 2008–2014 (ret.): Geoffrey Marshall 2014–present: Paul Shackerley Organists A specification of the pipe organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Organists 1923 John Humphrey Carden 1956 David Gwerfyl Davies (formerly organist of The Church of St. Nicholas, Kings Norton) 1963 Michael Bryan Hesford (later organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray) 1966 David Patrick Gedge 2007 Mark Duthie 2017 Stephen Power Bells There are ten bells, rung in the traditional full-circle manner of ringing, the tenor weight being 16 cwt. References External links Brecon Cathedral Brecon Cathedral photographs (Flickr photo group) Brecon Cathedral photographs (Roughwood Places of Worship) 1920 establishments in Wales Brecon Christian organizations established in 1920 Buildings and structures in Powys Anglican cathedrals in Wales Museums in Powys Religious museums in Wales Grade I listed churches in Powys Grade I listed cathedrals in Wales