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Cwm Elan Water Storage and Leat

The remains of a possible water storage pit or a swimming pool. If it was used for storing water, it may have been for the mill that was at Cwm Elan Stables. There is a water leat that runs from Nant Methan near Cwm Elan Mine. The leat passes through a stone culvert and continues for a distance to the pit. There…

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The remains of a possible water storage pit or a swimming pool. If it was used for storing water, it may have been for the mill that was at Cwm Elan Stables. There is a water leat that runs from Nant Methan near Cwm Elan Mine. The leat passes through a stone culvert and continues for a distance to the pit. There are also some lead pipes still in situ at the site.

Map Ref SN90981 64744

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Photographs of the water storage pit and leat at Cwm Elan.

Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
Cwm Elan water storage and leat
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