The 'New' Leven Cut
Introduction
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The 'New' Leven Cut
Image: © Calum McRoberts Taken: 16 Nov 2008
The excavation of the 32 foot-wide New Cut began on 1st July 1828 and entailed the removal of 318,000 cubic yards of soil. It was to follow a straight line travelling 5,516 yards.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.180332
Longitude
-3.330908
