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SH6644 : The twin water intake tower buildings

near to Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, Great Britain

The twin water intake tower buildings

Presumably for maintenance purposes, this building provides cover and access to the immense shafts dropping vertically almost to the level of the bottom power station.

Llyn Stwlan

The top reservoir of Ffestiniog Pumped Storage Scheme, which is held in place by Stwlan Dam, a highly visible local landmark (when it's not foggy).

Stwlan Dam

Large concrete Dam constructed in the 1960s to hold back Llyn Stwlan which is the top reservoir for Ffestiniog Power Station.

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2008

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Grid Square: SH6644, 20 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Barry Hunter (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 5 April, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 7 April, 2008
Category: Building (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SH 665 444 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:58.8214N 3:59.3914W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SH 665 443
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)