Flood bank
Introduction
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Flood bank
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 5 Oct 2008
The village of Trefriw is protected from flooding by the capricious Afon Conwy behind this tall bank, in addition to the one at the riverside. Here, floodwaters are held between the two banks. The distant building is the Prince's Arms Hotel.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.154997
Longitude
-3.824433