Stanworth Farm underpass, view south, 10 January 1996

Stanworth Farm underpass, view south (see all photos of the same view)

Work is in progress to cover the underpass with earth to form the embankment, but a waterproofing course is yet to be laid on the northern half.

Date
Direction of view
South
Structures visible

Structure 21 (Stanworth Farm underpass)

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