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was formed as a unitary authority in 1997, the County
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life through detailed dioramas of a round-house village, the opening times were 10am - 6pm. After consistent low visitor turnout and failure to secure funding, Celtica closed in March 2006. The site was managed by Tecwyn V. Jones until 2000.
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the Plas, its parkland, and its facilities. It has since reopened as a community centre with a locally licensed restaurant, a large community meeting hall, as well as office and conference space available for hire.
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