Air shaft above the Sodbury railway tunnel
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The photograph on this page of Air shaft above the Sodbury railway tunnel by Tony Woodward as part of the Geograph project.
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Air shaft above the Sodbury railway tunnel
Image: © Tony Woodward Taken: 1 Nov 2003
These crenellated air shafts are notable landmarks in this area. The Great Western Railway line through this tunnel was opened in 1903. The photograph was taken from the B4040 which runs parallel to the tunnel at this point. For another of these shafts, see Image
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Image Location
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51.530164
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-2.322863