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The Maid of Cefn Ydfa

Llangynwyd, near Maesteg

A tragic love story behind one of Wales's best-loved songs.

Ann Thomas, the Maid of Cefn Ydfa, loved a poor poet, Wil Hopcyn, but was forced to marry a rich lawyer. Legend says she wrote love letters to Wil in her own blood, and pined away.

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When
Died 1727
Where
51.5810, -3.6480
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

St Cynwyd's church, Llangynwyd. Wil Hopcyn has a memorial in the village.

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