or Brecon, a town of Brecknockshire in Wales, and capital of the county. It is called by the Welch Aber Hondey, and is seated at the confluence of the rivers Hondey and Usk, over which there is a handsome stone bridge. It is an ancient place, containing three churches, one of which is collegiate, and is seated at the west end of the town. The houses are well built. Here was formerly a stately castle, and a strong wall, through which there were three gates, that are all demolished. It sends one member to parliament. It is well inhabited, which is in some measure owing to its being the town where the affizes are kept; and there is here a considerable woollen-manufactory. The markets are well supplied with cattle, corn, and provisions. W. Long, 3. N. Lat. 52. O.