A descendent of Capel Celyn is keen to thank the group of young nationalists who repaired the ‘Cofiwch Dryweryn’ wall near Llanrhystud.

Plaid Cymru councillor, Elwyn Edwards, of Llandderfel near Bala, has publicly praised the young people who twice visited the site at Llanrhystud, between Aberaeron and Aberystwyth, to reinstate the symbolic words ‘Cofiwch Dryweryn’ and repair the wall.

Cllr Edwards said: “These youngsters’ actions is an inspiration to us all, to each and every person, be they Welsh or not, to uphold this historic Welsh legacy in Ceredigion.

"It is a national symbol, an insight to our past and a reminder of our future, a future where Wales can become an independent nation and govern independently, ensuring that no other community or valley in Wales is ever lost again.”

Cllr Edwards’ family lived in the valley, and he recalls participating in the protest at Liverpool when he was 13 years old against the plans to drown Capel Celyn that had been home to generations of families.

His mother’s family had lived in the valley for centuries and he recalls fishing and playing with cousins on the farm. His mother’s family “lost everything” during the drowning.

A dozen homes in Capel Celyn, together with the village school and its chapel, were lost when the dam was completed in 1965. Westminster Parliament approved Liverpool Corporation’s plan despite the opposition of all but one of the 36 Welsh MPs.

“Rebuilding the wall and painting it again by these patriots who came together from many parts of Wales, is a catalyst for others to introduce the story that has scarred Wales," he said.

"Thank you to each and every person who has taken the opportunity to remind Wales that another Tryweryn should never be allowed to happen again.”

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