Stanworth rock cutting, view west, 20 July 1995

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

At the bottom of the picture, some of the rock cutting work can be seen in progress - craggy steps have been formed as layers of rock are cut away. In the distance the motorway formation stretches away towards Preston.

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