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- ↑ Modern Poetry in Translation. King's College London. 1995. p. 39.
- ↑ Donald Evans (1991). Rhydwen Williams. University of Wales Press. p. 83.
- ↑ National Museum of Wales: Some facts and figures regarding Gorsedd ceremonies. Accessed 7 January 2014
- ↑ University of Wales, Lampeter, since 2010, known as University of Wales Trinity St David UOA 56 - Celtic Studies: RA5a: Research environment and esteem.Accessed 7 January 2014
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