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History

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As you breathe in the tranquillity of the Elan Valley, it can be hard to imagine that this has been a place with such long and varied history. 4,000 years ago, Stone Age people made Elan their home within the forests of oak, birch and hazel. Later arrivals included Celts and Romans. More recently Elan’s resources have attracted mining interests. Coming up to date of course Elan’s dams and reservoirs continue to provide water to significant populations.