Below and to NE of the cathedral; at the corner
with Tan-y-Fynwent. Erected in 1812 by Bishop H W Majendie as
an entrance to the former Palace Garden. Coursed rubble gabled:
gateway with parapet and stepped buttresses
flanking 4-centred archway surmounted by iron tablet with Bishop’s
mitre, dated 1812 and initialled H B (Henricus Bangoriensis).
Double iron gates cast by Mersey Foundry, Liverpool, Similar iron
plague to inner side, , previously with attached lamp holder, now missing.
Short sections of crenellated walls to either side. The Bible
Garden was designed by Dr T. (Tatham) Whitehead and opened in
1961. It was at the time said to be unique in Europe and possibly
in the world for the fact that the plants directly relate to Biblical
subjects such as the Passion Flower “St Peter's Keys”.
Group value with St Deiniol's Cathedral and the Old Vicarage,
References.
Ellis Jones, “Bangor”, p 61;
Liverpool Daily Post 8 December 1961.
(information Mr V Hughes).
