The Tower in the middle of the road, Sandiway, Cheshire

magic surf bus, on June 10, 2007, said:

A remnant of the Vale Royal Abbey gateway left high and dry in the central reservation when the A556 Northwich Bypass was built. It doesn't look too happy about its isolation does it?

For its background story click here

Chip Stephan, on July 8, 2007, said:

A metaphor for England: an island of stability in a sea of chaos. A proud warrior standing against the press of change. Great picture, and thanks for the history of this little rook protecting it's great heritage.

magic surf bus, on July 9, 2007, said:

Thanks ChipStephan - a very poetic observation you make there. I've driven past it so many times yet never made the chess piece connection. Just goes to show what an objective eye can make of a familiar image.