Glen Loy Aqueduct
The Glen Loy Aqueduct (or Glenloy Aqueduct) carries the Caledonian Canal over the River Loy, near Muirshearlich, between Banavie and Gairlochy.
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| Coordinates | 56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W[1] |
| History | |
| Architect | Thomas Telford |
| Opened | 1806 |
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History
The aqueduct was built between March and October 1806.[2]
Design
It has three arches, of spans 10 feet (3.0 m), 25 feet (7.6 m) and 10 feet (3.0 m).[2] The river runs through the middle arch, and roadways for pedestrian or animal use through the side arches paved with large cobbles.[3][4] The road tunnels are approximately 260 feet (79 m) long under the canal.[4]
It is one of six aqueducts between Neptune's Staircase and Loch Lochy.[2]
References
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