Sandridge Road Wastes
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Sandridge Road Wastes
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 25 Jul 2012
Sign prohibiting parking on the Sandridge Road Wastes, made by byelaws in 1955. The Sandridge Road Wastes are strips of common land either side of the road originally used for resting and grazing animals prior to market, with the right to use them free of charge having been granted following the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. See Image for a picture of the road showing the Wastes. The Wastes have been managed by St Albans City Council since 1915.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.76535
Longitude
-0.323525
