🕳️ Petersham Hole

United Kingdom · Europe · 51.45°N, 0.30°W

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The Petersham Hole was a sink hole caused by subsidence of a sewer which forced the total closure of the A307 road in Petersham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in 1979–80. It caused long-term disruption to traffic in the surrounding area and significant direct and indirect costs.

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CountryUnited Kingdom
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)51.45°N, 0.30°W · view on map

Petersham Hole is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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