Glen Loy Aqueduct
Appearance
Glen Loy Aqueduct | |
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Coordinates | 56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.8903°N 5.03984°W |
History | |
Architect | Thomas Telford |
Opened | 1806 |
Location | |
The Glen Loy Aqueduct (or Glenloy Aqueduct) carries the Caledonian Canal over the River Loy, near Muirshearlich, between Banavie and Gairlochy.
History
[edit]The aqueduct was built between March and October 1806.[1]
Design
[edit]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