Description
Aberfan Cemetery, located in the village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales, is a significant and somber burial ground. It became widely known following the tragic Aberfan disaster in 1966, when a coal tip collapsed, burying a school and nearby homes, resulting in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults. The cemetery holds the graves of many victims of this disaster, making it a site of remembrance for those lost. It is a peaceful and reflective place, offering a quiet setting amidst the surrounding landscape, with a poignant connection to the community’s history.
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