Treboeth
Treboeth is a suburb and historical village in the Mynydd-Bach ward of Swansea, Wales. Gwyrosydd Primary School and Welsh language primary school Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw are located in Treboeth. Gwyrosydd was the Bardic name of Treboeth-born Daniel James, author of the popular Welsh language hymn Calon Lân, which is often sung in rugby matches, Welsh religious ceremonies and other events.[1]
The Swansea-Builth Wells National Cycle Route 43 passes through the village. The village is home to several places of worship including Caersalem Chapel, St. Albans,[2] Treboeth Gospel Hall and Mynyddbach Chapel.[3]
Notable people born and/or raised in Treboeth
- Cynog Dafis, Plaid Cymru politician and former M.P. for Ceredigion
- Catherine Zeta-Jones, Academy Award-winning actress
- Daniel James, the Welsh hymn writer.
- Joanna Page, actress
- Hannah Stone, Royal Harpist
- Dame Jean Thomas, biochemist
- Ceri Rhys Matthews, Traditional Folk Musician, Record producer.
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References
- Mynyddbach Chapel Archived 2013-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Church In Wales
- Genuki Chapels
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