Elan Valley, Garreg Ddu Dam c.1955
Photo ref: E185009
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The four reservoirs of this valley were created between 1892 and 1903 from a 9-mile-long string of natural lakes to feed the demands of Birmingham. A viaduct carries the road across Careg Ddu and passes the grand water tower, whose purely functional purpose was for routine maintenance.

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