Parallel shallow trenches in former farmland

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Parallel shallow trenches in former farmland

Image: © Richard Webb Taken: 26 Jun 2008

Very noticeable from the M9, there are a number of wide shallow trenches in the fields between Kirkliston and the new motorway. Possibly an archaeological survey before house building.

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55.959667
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-3.402135