Glen Loy Aqueduct

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Glen Loy Aqueduct
Glen Loy Aqueduct, Caledonain Canal (geograph 3285838).jpg
Coordinates56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.8903°N 5.03984°W / 56.8903; -5.03984
History
ArchitectThomas Telford
Opened1806
Location

The Glen Loy Aqueduct (or Glenloy Aqueduct) carries the Caledonian Canal over the , near Muirshearlich, between Banavie and Gairlochy.

History[]

The aqueduct was built between March and October 1806.[1]

Design[]

It has three arches, of spans 10 feet (3.0 m), 25 feet (7.6 m) and 10 feet (3.0 m).[1] The river runs through the middle arch, and roadways for pedestrian or animal use through the side arches paved with large cobbles.[2][3] The road tunnels are approximately 260 feet (79 m) long under the canal.[3]

It is one of six aqueducts between Neptune's Staircase and Loch Lochy.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Caledonian Canal, Glen Loy Aqueduct | Canmore
  2. ^ Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM
  3. ^ a b Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM

External links[]

Coordinates: 56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.8903°N 5.0398°W / 56.8903; -5.0398


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