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Maesteg

Nestled at the top of the Llynfi Valley is Maesteg, a town very much in tune with the history of South Wales and the valleys in particular. The Bwlwarcau hill-fort around two miles to the south-west of the town is evidence of settlers in the area more than 2,000 years ago.

A zoom through history reveals Maesteg to be the place where the Welsh National Anthem 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' was first performed!

Maesteg's industrial reputation has recently diminished; first with the closure of the last coal pit in 1985 and the demolition of both a cosmetics and motor component factory.

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