Crompton Moor
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Crompton Moor
Image: © michael ely Taken: 12 Sep 2007
On the edge of the moor, near to Brushes Clough quarry clay pigeon shooting has taken place for many years. This tower, made from metal sheets, is part of the sport's infrastructure. It might be a hide from where scorers or judges assess who has hit and who has missed the clay.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.589704
Longitude
-2.080331