Grave of Sylvia Plath
The poet’s tombstone keeps getting vandalized by her fans.

📜 Final resting place of renowned poet Sylvia Plath.
🔍 Located in the historic village of Heptonstall, West Yorkshire, England.

Why Go

✨ Visit the grave of an influential literary figure.
🚶 Experience a unique site of modern-day literary pilgrimage.
🌳 Explore the picturesque Heptonstall village and ancient churchyard.
📝 Observe fan tributes and the controversial epitaph.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tombstone is frequently vandalized by fans.
🏡 Plath herself did not live in Heptonstall and might not have chosen it as her final resting place.

Tips

📍 The grave is in the newer part of St. Thomas the Apostle Churchyard, across from the old church.
✍️ The surname 'Hughes' on the headstone is often scratched out by visitors.
🗺️ Consider combining with a visit to nearby Brontë Country.

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