2013

ST4643 : Loaded peat wagon on Westhay Moor Drove

taken 11 years ago, near to Lower Godney, Somerset, England

Loaded peat wagon on Westhay Moor Drove
Loaded peat wagon on Westhay Moor Drove
Peat excavation continues on Westhay Moor, but under strictly licensed terms. The huge trailers are a common sight as they take peat to the various peatworks around Westhay. The roads are built over the peat, and the heavy loads make the ground shake as they pass.

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Geographical Context: Quarrying, Mining Lakes, Wetland, Bog Roads, Road transport Flat landscapes other tags: Peat Workings Peat Moor Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · Peat ready for collection, Westhay Moor ·
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ST4643, 19 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Edwin Graham   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 28 August, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 28 August, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4604 4369 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:11.3924N 2:46.4108W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4625 4371
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