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SH7971 : Mill Pond in Bodnant Garden
The pool in question is known as Mill Pond. Originally the pond was used to supply water via a leat to the Mill buildings (now redundant) further down the Dell. Standing on the bridge from where this photograph was taken visitors can see the submerged grid on the Southside which is a chamber leading underneath to a valve control area on the Northside. Created in Victorian times it still works today. Indeed the leat, whilst it had the odd leak, was used as part of the drainage system to reduce the 'silt mountain'.The source of the water is the River Hiraethlyn and flows through the Garden and joins the River Conwy. Trout and salmon are present and breeding.
Silt is a major problem and the bank in the pond area was cleared in Autumn and Winter of 2008. Without its removal significant damage can and has been caused within the Dell area.
Many people refer to Bodnant Gardens when in fact there is only one garden - hence references to ''BG '' should be in the singular rather than plural.

Posted by Megans grandad on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 (0 comments)

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	Farmland near Penrhyd by Jonathan Wilkins The deeply-glaciated Conwy Valley has very steep sides which fall to a modern floor built-up with sediments, over which the tidal river meanders. Sheep pasture is shown on this hillside and typical mature woodland.
	A470 entering Tal-y-Cafn by N Chadwick
	Bodnant Garden by Michael Graham Heading for the arboretum
	Bodnant Gardens [11] by Michael Dibb May is a wonderful time to visit these world famous gardens.
	Wooden bridge over the Afon Hiraethlyn by Eric Marsh Reflection of trees in the water.
	The Waterfall at Bodnant Garden by Jeff Buck The waterfall at Bodnant Garden is formed by the dam of the millpond. The water falls straight down the sheer stone face of the dam.
	Llyn Syberi road junction by Terry Hughes Llyn Syberi road turn off at SH 79287 71667.
	Lliwiau'r Hydref / Autumn Colours (1) by Ceri Thomas
	The bridge and waterfall at Bodnant Garden by Ian Greig
	Looking up to The Poem by DS Pugh Looking up to the family mausoleum in Bodnant Garden.
	Hydrangea macrophylla 'Renate Steiniger' - close-up by Richard Hoare It has survived the winter with its storms and incessant rain and winds. On Shrub Borders. National Trust Garden.
	The Waterfall Bridge by Graham Hogg In The Dell at Bodnant Garden.

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