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Foundation Stone Laid

When
1822
Where
Lampeter
Part of
St David's College founded at Lampeter by Bishop Thomas Burgess

The foundation stone for St David's College was laid in 1822, establishing the institution in Lampeter.

After nearly twenty years of preparation, the foundation stone was laid in 1822. The college was founded just outside Lampeter, following Burgess's meeting with John Scandrett Harford in 1820, who donated the land.

Sources

  1. University of Wales, Lampeter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12
  2. Thomas Burgess (bishop of Salisbury) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03

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