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Glen Loy Aqueduct

Coordinates: 56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.8903°N 5.0398°W / 56.8903; -5.0398
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Glen Loy Aqueduct
Coordinates56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.8903°N 5.03984°W / 56.8903; -5.03984
History
ArchitectThomas Telford
Opened1806
Location
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The Glen Loy Aqueduct (or Glenloy Aqueduct) carries the Caledonian Canal over the River Loy, near Muirshearlich, between Banavie and Gairlochy.

History

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

Design

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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

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