Ushaw - Lawn and sports area
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Ushaw - Lawn and sports area
Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 12 Sep 2022
The large area of lawn to the east of the extensive Ushaw former seminary and college. This area was used for sports and recreational activities when the huge college trained priests for the Catholic church. The wall at the back with its niches was used for a particular game.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.788975
Longitude
-1.658474