Buxton Lane playing fields
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Buxton Lane playing fields by Bill Boaden as part of the Geograph project.
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Buxton Lane playing fields
Image: © Bill Boaden Taken: 14 Apr 2010
Much of this land was formerly a chemical works with the ominous name of Prussiate Works. The previous owner, the East Lancashire Chemical Co, is still operating from a site further up Edge Lane. The land is much improved.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.476821
Longitude
-2.159369