Backney Halt, near Ross-on-Wye
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Backney Halt, near Ross-on-Wye
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 1 May 1961
View southward, towards Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester: ex-GW Gloucester - Hereford line. The Halt was closed along with the passenger service on 12/2/62, while the line closed completely 12/8/63. The River Wye is seen on the left and beyond is the Forest of Dean.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.942363
Longitude
-2.60702