Stanworth Farm underpass, view south, 17 July 1996

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

Little has changed at Stanworth Farm underpass in the last three months, but this picture offers a clear view of the structure before it is covered by the embankment.

Date
Direction of view
South
Structures visible

Structure 21 (Stanworth Farm underpass)

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