Glen Loy Aqueduct

Glen Loy Aqueduct
Bridge crossing the River Loy
Coordinates56°53′25″N 5°02′23″W / 56.89026°N 5.03985°W / 56.89026; -5.03985
CarriesCaledonian Canal
CrossesRiver Loy
History
DesignerThomas Telford
Opened1806
Listed Building – Category A
Official name
Caledonian Canal, Aqueduct Over The River Loy
Designated2 August 1977
Reference no.LB7085
Location
Interactive map of Glen Loy Aqueduct

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 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]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic Environment Scotland. "Caledonian Canal, Glen Loy Aqueduct (Site no. NN18SW 3.1)". Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM
  3. 1 2 Highland Council HER - by exeGesIS SDM
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