Trebanog is a village in the Cymmer electoral ward lying on the southernmost outskirts of the
Rhondda Valley
Rhondda , or the Rhondda Valley ( ), is a former coal mining, coalmining area in South Wales, historically in the county of Glamorgan. It takes its name from the River Rhondda, and embraces two valleys – the larger Rhondda Fawr valley (, 'la ...
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf (; RCT; also spelt as Rhondda Cynon Taff) is a Principal areas of Wales, county borough in the South East Wales, south-east of Wales. It consists of five valleys: the Rhondda Fawr, Rhondda Fach, Cynon, Taff () and Ely valleys, ...
, Wales, located off the A4233 road between
Porth and the town of
Tonyrefail. Trebanog is an outlying district of the community of
Cymmer, and is neighboured by the settlement of Edmondstown (a district of
Penygraig). The area has been described as being on "high ground that seals off the Rhondda from the Vale of Glamorgan". Historically it was a mining village,
and was home to the Trebanog Working Men's Club and Institute.
Toponymy
Trebanog derives from the
Welsh ''Tref Banog'' meaning ''the prominent homestead''. From ''tref'', meaning homestead, dwelling place and ''bannog'' meaning prominent, high, conspicuous, lofty.
Notable people
Popular singer and live performer
Dorothy Squires
Dorothy Squires (born Edna May Squires, 25 March 1915 – 14 April 1998) was a Welsh singer. Her early successes were achieved with " The Gypsy", " A Tree in the Meadow" and " I'm Walking Behind You" by her partner Billy Reid, and " Say It w ...
(1915-1998) spent her final years living here in a home provided by a fan, Esme Coles, from 1995 to 1998. A plaque is due to be unveiled on the house.
Cliff Morgan (1930-2013), the Welsh rugby union player and commentator was from Trebanog.
Mrs Alma Bailey (1928 -2005) awarded the BEM medal for her services to foster care lived in Rhiwgarn Trebanog.
References
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Villages in Rhondda Cynon Taf