What happened to Meinir on her wedding day?

Meinir hid inside a hollow oak tree during a game of hide-and-seek on her wedding morning in 1750 and became trapped inside. Her body wasn't discovered until months later when lightning split the tree open, revealing her skeleton still dressed in wedding clothes.

Where is Yr Eifl located?

Yr Eifl (also called The Rivals in English) is a triple-peaked mountain range on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. Meinir was from Nant Gwrtheyrn, a small village tucked beneath its slopes.

Is the story of Meinir trapped in the tree true?

There's no conclusive historical evidence that the events occurred exactly as described. However, the legend has been passed down through generations in villages around Yr Eifl since the 1750s, though it may contain embellishments added over time.

The Welsh Legends

The Oak Chest Game: Meinir Trapped in a Tree on Yr Eifl

The Welsh legend of Meinir, who hid in a hollow oak before her wedding and couldn't escape. Lightning revealed her fate months later on Yr Eifl.

26 October 20268 min read