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Elan Valley (Powsy)
Newest Review: ... for the 'Dambuster squad'; the British effort to destroy German dams in the Ruhr valley. A redundant dam was used by 617 squadron for target practice. In July 1942, the Nant-y-Gro dam in the Elan Valley was destroyed using the 'bouncing bomb'. The ruins of the dam still stand in the valley and can be seen by visitors to the area. Today, the Elan Valley is a hot spot for tourists to Mid ... more  ... Wales. The stunning landscape, marvellous dams and gorgeous lakes act as a magnet to visitors during the summer. The area is owned by Welsh Water and covers seventy square miles of mountain, moorland, and lakes; an area which is a haven for wildlife.
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Elan Valley (Powsy): A fantastic tourist attraction in 'Red Kite Country' (630 words)
by - written on 16/07/09 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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The Elan Valley sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Mid Wales near the town of Rhayader. The valley was dammed by a series of dams over a hundred years ago to provide water for the thirsty conurbation of Birmingham. Since the flooding, the valley consists of a network of four dams and four reservoirs. Despite their functional nature, the dams, built by the Victorians are architectural works of art. Constructed of Welsh slate, they are an object lesson in making something practical but at the same beautiful. During World War II, the dams were a major target for German bombers. Cutting the supply of water to Birmingham's munitions ... Read the complete review
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