Covered Landfill
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Covered Landfill by Tony Atkin as part of the Geograph project.
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Covered Landfill
Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 1 Apr 2006
This is the southern edge of the huge United Downs Landfill site. This site has been controversial, not only because it covers an important area of 19th century mining activity but also for the decision to extend the landfill area. This part of the site is regarded as being full and has been covered with earth and landscaped - after a fashion.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.224075
Longitude
-5.164159