Newtown Flood Defences
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Flood defences on the River Severn.
Land surrounding the middle course of the River Severn has often flooded over the years. Film here of flood defences built up around the river in Newtown in mid Wales and of more traditional defences using earth banks in the surrounding countryside.
From:
Landmarks The River Severn Caring for the River
First Broadcast
:
03 February 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11
Subject : Geography
Topic : Rivers
Keywords : Floods, River Severn, Newtown, Mid course of river, Flood defences
Notes : Clip looks at floodwork and river basin work - covers areas of river basin management including controlling flooding. Also useful for local studies in Newtown. Investigate flood defences in other areas in Wales.
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