A Close Encounter
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A Close Encounter
Image: © michael ely Taken: 24 Aug 2007
This is one of several panopticons to be built on prominent viewpoints across East Lancashire. This one, known as "The Halo", sits above Haslingden and when finished will glow blue into the night sky. But watch where you are going when driving on the nearby A56.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.709033
Longitude
-2.317047