Glen Loy Aqueduct Explained

Bridge Name:Glen Loy Aqueduct
Architect:Thomas Telford
Open:1806

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

History

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

Design

It has three arches, of spans, and .[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 long under the canal.[3]

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

External links

56.8903°N -5.0398°W

Notes and References

  1. http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/23749/details/caledonian+canal+glen+loy+aqueduct/?date=asc Caledonian Canal, Glen Loy Aqueduct | Canmore
  2. http://her.highland.gov.uk/singleResult.aspx?uid=MHG4269 Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM
  3. http://her.highland.gov.uk/FullImage.aspx?imageid=19778&uid=MHG4269 Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM