Former railway junction, Athersley North
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Former railway junction, Athersley North
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 16 Feb 2013
The left [northbound] line closed to passengers in 1930, and to freight in 1961. It is now part of the Royston and Carlton boundary walk. The right [eastbound] line went to a colliery, and closed in 1967. Both are now public footpaths.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.587541
Longitude
-1.484081