Askam Pier
Introduction
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Askam Pier
Image: © Ian Taylor Taken: 8 Mar 2014
Looking along the pier from the bridge at the landward end. The pier was built using slag from the steelworks, presumably transported by railway wagons. A hazy Black Combe is in the distance.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.185415
Longitude
-3.216056