Cuerden embankment, view north, 12 December 1997

Cuerden embankment, view north (see all photos of the same view)

The two motorways crossing this view are both carried on huge embankments that have almost completely reshaped the valley. The nearest faces Cuerden Valley Park and in the years since the motorway has opened has been covered with trees.

Date
12 December 1997 (see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Roads visible

M6 motorway

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