Bridle path crossing A617
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Bridle path crossing A617
Image: © Antony Dixon Taken: 12 Jan 2012
The purpose of the wooden shutters is to help riders to cross this busy road safely. They can wait behind the shutters and look over the top to see if the road is clear. The horse, however, cannot see the road and will not be spooked by the (very) fast-moving vehicles.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.120446
Longitude
-1.160808