1853 flood height marker, Brecon
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1853 flood height marker, Brecon
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 9 Jun 2013
The marker on the left records the height of the flood on July 9th 1853. The location is the corner of St Michael Street and Ship Street, adjacent to the Boar's Head. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2975889 70 metres from the pub, the waters of the River Honddu flow into the River Usk, adding to the potential for flooding in this area.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.947645
Longitude
-3.39292