Red Rocks, River Darwen, Hoghton
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Red Rocks, River Darwen, Hoghton
Image: © Alan Sillitoe Taken: 2 Dec 2007
Below the weir are waterfalls known as Red Rocks due to the colour of the stone. The water above the weir ran off to provide water for the mills. The water below the weir becomes a mass of foaming water when flooding due to the angle of the river turning 90 degrees.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.747637
Longitude
-2.625466