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Afon Deri
Corris Uchaf NLW3361410.jpg
The lower reaches of the Afon Deri around 1885
Country Wales
Physical characteristics
Main source Mynydd Ty-glas
1,500 ft (460 m)
River mouth Corris
280 ft (85 m)
52°39′12″N 3°50′20″W / 52.65320°N 3.83893°W / 52.65320; -3.83893

The Afon Deri (sometimes called the Afon Corris) is a river in Mid Wales. It starts high up on the eastern side of a mountain called Mynydd Ty-Glas. The river then flows downhill.

It ends its journey in the village of Corris. Here, the Afon Deri joins another river, the Afon Dulas. The Afon Dulas then flows south into the larger Afon Dyfi.

The River's Path

The Afon Deri flows through some interesting places. It passes right through the village of Corris Uchaf. This village is located higher up in the valley.

As the river continues its journey, its lower parts flow through an area. This area was once very important for getting slate.

Slate Mining Along the River

The land around the lower Afon Deri was rich in slate. This made it a key area for slate quarrying in Mid Wales. Many people worked in these quarries.

Some famous slate quarries were right next to the Afon Deri. These included the Braichgoch quarry. Also nearby were the Abercorris and Abercwmeiddaw quarries. These places helped shape the history of the area.

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