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Twyn-y-Beddau

Round Barrow(s)

Folklore

Twyn-y-beddau means 'mound of graves'. It is said to be the site of a terrible battle between the Welsh and Edward 1st's supporters. So grim was the bloodshed that the nearby stream was said to have run red for for three days.

(from the trusty Reader's Digest 'Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain'!)
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
4th March 2004ce

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