Llyn Celyn, Gwynedd | Exploring Wales

Описание: The Afon Tryweryn Reservoir, known also as Llyn Celyn was constructed between 1960 and 1965 in the valley of the River Tryweryn in Gwynedd, Wales. In order to supply Liverpool and Wirral with water for industry. The village of Capel Celyn and other parts of the valley were flooded in 1965 to create the reservoir.

Thirty-five out of thirty-six Welsh Members of Parliament (MPs) opposed the bill (the other did not vote), but in 1962 it was passed. The members of the community waged an eight-year effort, ultimately unsuccessful, to prevent the destruction of their homes.

When the valley was flooded in 1965, the village and its buildings, including the post office, the school, and a chapel with a cemetery, were all lost. Twelve houses and farms were submerged, and 48 people of the 67 who lived in the valley lost their homes. In all, some 800 acres of land were submerged. The new reservoir, Llyn Celyn, was formed. Many of the stones from the original chapel were re-used in the construction of the new Memorial Chapel located nearby.

It is said the when the water is low, you can see the tree stumps and old structures of the submerged town of Capel Celyn.

Capel is Welsh for chapel, while celyn is Welsh for holly.
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Where is Llyn Celyn?

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