Stanworth rock cutting, view west 1, 12 January 1995

Stanworth rock cutting, view west (see all photos of the same view)

The work compound is clearly visible here, a village of cars and caravans on the left of the image near to Riley Green interchange.

Date
Direction of view
West
Roads visible

A674 Chorley Road

A675 Bolton Road

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