a58 was lifted1800's when godley cutting was built

Around 60 ft high, 44 ft wide and ¾ mile long cutting at godley from the shibden valley into Halifax. It was constructed by the Leeds and Halifax Turnpike Trust in 1824-1830 following the Turnpike Act.the spoil lifted the original level up to which the difference can be seen. the wall left of the image is the original road boundary the original *stump cross inn is buried under the new one