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Upper Neuadd Dam

Upper Neuadd Dam

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Upper Neuadd Dam

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Craig Taylor

December 30, 2018

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Upper Neuadd dam is a grade 2 listed dam at the southern end of the Upper Neuadd reservoir. The reservoir itself has been drained, however, and has stood dry for some years. It was drained as water was slowly damaging the listed dam, and there are currently no plans from Welsh Water to refill it. And while this is a little sad, especially having seen the surrounding peaks of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and the Cribyn once reflected in the water, it allows for an up close inspection of this awesome structure!

JEANETTE

February 13, 2020

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For many years, the Upper Neuadd reservoir has been a goto place for many photographers, for me, it’s certainly been no different. However, over the last few years there has …

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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