
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Caledonian Canal, Torcastle Aqueduct as Aqueduct (19th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Built in the early 19th century as part of the Caledonian Canal project, the Torcastle Aqueduct was constructed under the supervision of engineer Thomas Telford. It is remembered as a key engineering feature that facilitated the canal's passage over the Torcastle Burn, reflecting the ambitious infrastructure developments of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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Places near here
Banquo's WalkTree Avenue (18th Century) · 227 yd
Caledonian Canal, Allt Tom Nan Eildean OverflowSluice (period Unassigned) · 612 yd
Caledonian Canal, Torcastle, Bank CottageCottage (19th Century) · 739 yd
Meall BhanbhaidhMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Neptune's StaircaseHeritage attraction · 1.7 mi
Sron LiathMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Caledonian Canal, Strone DrainSluice (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi
Ben Nevis DistilleryHeritage attraction · 2.2 mi
Eilean na CreicheIsland · 2.9 mi
Eilean a' BhealaidhIsland · 3.0 miOther information
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