Glen Loy Aqueduct

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Glen Loy Aqueduct
Inverness-shire
Glen Loy Aqueduct, Caledonain Canal (geograph 3285838).jpg
Location
Type: Aquaduct
Location
Location: 56°53’25"N, 5°2’23"W
Structure
Type: Aquaduct
History
Built 1806
Information

The Glen Loy Aqueduct (or Glenloy Aqueduct) carries the Caledonian Canal over the River Loy in Inverness-shire, 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 ft, 25 ft and 10 ft.[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 ft long under the canal.[3]

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

References

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