Afon Leri (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈlɛri]; also known as the River Leri) is a river in Ceredigion, Wales. It rises at Llyn Craig-y-Pistyll and is joined at Talybont by Afon Ceulan before passing behind Borth to its mouth in the Dyfi estuary at Ynyslas.
| Afon Leri | |
|---|---|
 Afon Leri near Aberleri, Ynyslas | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Wales |
| Region | Ceredigion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Dyfi |
| Discharge | |
| • location | River Dyfi |
The river once flowed into Cardigan Bay at Aberleri, to the south of Ynyslas. In 1824 its route was diverted to provide a harbour for the local shipbuilding industry.[1]
In June 2012 the Leri was affected by serious flooding causing property damage in Talybont, Dolybont and Borth following torrential rain in the area.[2]
References
edit- ^ BBC Wales Archived 13 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Wales flooding: Major rescue continuing near Aberystwyth". BBC Wales. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
External links
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