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Scottish Water renewal of water mains

These images give some indication of the disruption created on the narrow sideroads. These views are around Findon Mills. The original installation took place in 1956/57 when the pump/well in the centre of the Village was made redundant and the story can be found here.

No way up to Findon Hall
No way up to Findon Hall
Fortunately field boundaries were available. The original asbestos pipe was regularly being damaged - hence the need for replacement.
Fortunately field boundaries were available. The original asbestos pipe was regularly being damaged - hence the need for replacement.
The end of the easy bit. From now on it's digging up the road.
The end of the easy bit. From now on it's digging up the road.
Road closure at Findon Hall & Fowlers Croft
Road closure at Findon Hall & Fowlers Croft
Main road at Church about to be tarred.
Main road at Church about to be tarred.
This piece of ground has proved very useful.
This piece of ground has proved very useful.
A sample of the plethora of signs that decorated the countryside.
A sample of the plethora of signs that decorated the countryside.
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