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Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Historic Landscapes - Elan Valley - The Elan Valley Reservoir Scheme As in the case of a number of other large late 19th-century and early 20th-century reservoir schemes, Birmingham Corporation’s Elan valley scheme was accompanied by large-scale afforestation, as an alternative to animal grazing and as a means of managing the purity of water runoff, particularly in the immediate vicinity of the reservoirs. Most of the catchment area for the Elan reservoirs was to remain unplanted, however, experience elsewhere having shown that the loss of water by transpiration resulting from afforestation, unlike much of the neighbouring hill land in Ceredigion and north Breconshire which is now cloaked in forestry planted in the early 20th century. The reservoir, started in 1946 and officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1952 as one of her first official engagements, almost doubled the supply of water to Birmingham from the Elan valley. www.cpat.org.uk /projects/longer/histland/elan/evrese.htm   (4019 words)

Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association - Rivers and Reservoirs Each of these reservoirs support an abundance of wild brown trout and are also stocked with brown trout from our own hatchery. All of the reservoirs are easily accessible with ample car parking. The Elan Valley Reservoirs are Troutmaster Waters and host the Welsh National Bank Fly fishing Championships each year. www.rhayaderangling.co.uk /reservoirs.htm   (189 words)

Wales The Flag of Wales (Ddraig Goch) incorporates the red dragon of Prince Cadwalader along with the Tudor colours of green and white. It was used by Henry VII at the battle of Bosworth in 1485 after which it was carried in state to St. Paul's Cathedral. Hall of the Mountain Kings, Ogof Craig a Ffynnon, a cave in the Brecon Beacons www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/w/wa/wales.html   (3594 words)

Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Historic Landscapes - Elan Valley - Several undated flint flakes have been found on the shoreline of the Craig Goch reservoir, and Bronze Age finds are represented by a dagger or possible halberd found near Glannau Wood, west of the Garreg-ddu reservoir, and by a hoard of late Bronze Age socketed axes found during road-building operations below Caban-coch dam. The reservoir scheme built for the corporation of Birmingham built between 1893 and 1906 was superimposed upon these earlier landscapes and involved the demolition and flooding of about thirty buildings. Many of the other working areas were to be submerged as the waters of the reservoirs rose, though some element are exposed when the water level drops, including for example the masons’ yard to the eastern shore of Caban-coch reservoir and the foundations of a workmen’s hut near Craig Goch dam. www.cpat.org.uk /projects/longer/histland/elan/1131.htm   (754 words)

Elan Valley dams - High Dam proposal, 1973 The original Craig Goch dam designed by James Mansergh in the 1890's had been built at the most suitable dam site in that part of the Elan Valley. The sketch map (left) shows the existing Craig Goch reservoir in light blue surrounded by the darker blue of the new expanse of water which would have been created if the 'High Dam' had gone ahead as proposed. Although the plans suggested in the 1973 report were taken forward to a fairly advanced stage of planning, a massive new dam was not built at Craig Goch, and the graceful hundred-year old stone structure still survives intact and plays its part in supplying water to the City of Birmingham. history.powys.org.uk /history/rhayader/highdam.html   (426 words)

B+R Liberal Democrats : Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) Severn Trent has admitted that they are considering extending the Craig Goch reservoir in the Elan Valley near Rhayader from 2,000 million gallons to 123,000 million gallons of water. As it takes around 20 years from the planning stage to opening a reservoir they are currently looking into the matter. Extending the reservoir and basically drowning a large part of the beautiful Elan Valley to feed water demand in Birmingham is outrageous. www.brecon-radnor-libdems.org.uk /html/press_rel/101/jan29.htm   (249 words)

Offroad Adventures - Online At the end of the reservoir is a very lonely farmstead, and just before you get to the farm there is a gate. You will now enjoy a sweeping fast and somewhat technical downhill, keep on the right near the bottom, you will see Craig Goch reservoir and when you are near the road plunge right for 100m to a wooden fence on the minor road. If the reservoir is full the white cascading sheets of overflow water are great. www.offroadadventures-online.com /rr013.html   (844 words)

Where to stay in Elan Valley The purpose of the trail is to improve access to the Elan Valley and its countryside, particularly for the less-able. The trail between Craig Goch and Penygarreg is classed as a bridleway. Llannerch-y-cawr Longhouse is a converted 16th century Welsh Longhouse in the Claerwen valley and Tynllidiart is a secluded cottage is in a fantastic location overlooking Garreg Ddu Reservoir. www.elanvalley.org.uk /recreation.htm   (1275 words)

Photos from Wales, including Snowdonia, Elan Valley, etc. The Usk Reservoir is remote and underwhelming compared to many other sights in Wales, but its remoteness and general unattractiveness makes it a great place for finding a bit of solitude. The Craig Goch Dam is one of several dams in the scenic Elan Valley. Sheep grazing in the vicinity of the Nanty Moch reservoir area. visual.beige.org /wales   (625 words)

Craig-yr-allt goch Reservoir, United Kingdom on world map, coordinates and short facts Craig-yr-allt goch Reservoir, United Kingdom on world map, coordinates and short facts / Explore / Europe / United Kingdom / Locations / C / Cra-Cra / Craig-yr-allt goch Reservoir Maps and coordinates for Craig-yr-allt goch Reservoir are approximative and not valid for navigation. www.traveljournals.net /explore/united_kingdom/map/m3567801/craig-yr-allt_goch_reservoir.html   (78 words)

Reservoir photos and digital images   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) Nuuanu Valley Ib Nuuanu Valley Ic reservoir tree Vertical view of the Penygarreg reservoir, Elan Valley, Wales. The road to the Craig Goch reservoir, Elan Valley, Wales. www.featurepics.com /photos-images/reservoir.htm   (27 words)

Craig Goch Picture -- Craig Goch Reservoir architecture construction craig dam elan goch landscape reservoir valley wales water waterfall Our consultants are available to help you at any phase of Picture search, or purchase and download process. Click on "Craig Goch" to see a larger (600px) Picture www.featurepics.com /online/CraigGochPictures58252.aspx   (127 words)

Royal Meteorological Society - Images Altostratus showing sun 'as if through ground glass'. View southward from coach road a few miles north-west of the Elan Valley Craig Goch reservoir, 12:44 GMT. If you are interested in using this image, please contact us www.rmets.org /cloudbank/detail.php?ID=10   (37 words)

Craig Goch reservoir, frozen:: OS grid SN8969 :: Geograph British Isles - photograph every grid square!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) Craig Goch reservoir, frozen:: OS grid SN8969 :: Geograph British Isles - photograph every grid square! One of the Elan Valley reservoirs, opened in July 1904 By King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to serve the Birmingham area. Background for photo viewing: white / Black / Grey www.geograph.org.uk /photo/84158   (70 words)

Great Britain encyclopedia : Cultural Information , Maps, Great Britain politics and officials, Great Britain History. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05) In 1962 the Welsh Language Society (Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg) was formed in response to fears that the language might soon die out. The Flag of Saint David (Baner Dewi Sant) The Flag of Wales (Y Ddraig Goch) incorporates the red dragon of Prince Cadwalader along with the Tudor colours of green and white. www.ukiworld.com /wiki1-Wales   (5311 words)

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