Stanworth Farm underpass, view north, 12 January 1995
Stanworth Farm underpass, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The facing walls of the underpass have been partially built and, unusually, one end of the structure has been covered in earth to form a temporary embankment for the haul road to cross the work site.
Date
12 January 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 21 (Stanworth Farm underpass)
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