Slateford Aqueduct
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| Slateford Aqueduct | |
|---|---|
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| Carries | Union Canal |
| Crosses | Water of Leith |
| Location | Longstone |
| OS grid reference | |
| Designer | Hugh Baird |
| Number of spans | Eight |
| Total length | 600 feet (182.9 m) |
| Width | 12.5 feet (3.8 m) |
| Height | 60 feet (18.3 m) |
| Boats can pass? | No |
| Towpath(s) | NW Side |
| Coordinates | 55°55′24″N 3°14′58″W / 55.923414°N 3.249454°WCoordinates: 55°55′24″N 3°14′58″W / 55.923414°N 3.249454°W |
The Slateford Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct in Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built by Hugh Baird and completed in 1822 with advice from Thomas Telford.
It has eight arches, is 600 feet (180 m) long and 60 feet (18 m) tall, and carries the Union Canal across Inglis Green Road and the Water of Leith at Longstone (just at the edge of Slateford) in south-west Edinburgh.[1] The canal runs over a contour line of 73m and is very popular with cyclists and dogwalkers.
See also
- List of canal aqueducts in Great Britain
References
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