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.
Date
20 July 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
West
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