Aqueducts · Central Scotland
Almondell Aqueduct
In or near Mid Calder.
Almondell Aqueduct — navigable aqueduct in West Lothian, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumshoreland · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Almondell Aqueduct, the nearest railway station is Drumshoreland, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EH53 0FL, and entry to the aqueduct is free.
About
Almondell Aqueduct is a aqueduct in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1822. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "navigable aqueduct in West Lothian, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.9011°, -3.4627°.
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Official information
The Almond Feeder Aqueduct is a historic structure over 200 years old that plays a vital role in supplying water to the Union Canal from Cobbinshaw Reservoir. It features a cast-iron trough and is currently undergoing structural assessments to ensure its safety and functionality.
From the Wikipedia article
The Almondell Aqueduct is a dual-purpose bridge in West Lothian, Scotland that crosses the River Almond. The bridge carries the Almond Feeder which supplies water to the Union Canal and the National Cycle Route 75. The bridge was built c. 1822 and was designated a category A listed building in 1971.
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Background
Architecture
The Almondell Aqueduct is both a footbridge and an aqueduct engineered by Hugh Baird. The structure is an arch bridge with a length of 25 metres and a width of 1.8 metres. It has a cast-iron trough aqueduct that carries the water across the River Almond and above is a cast-iron walkway.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9011, -3.4627
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH53 0FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Phone
- 0141 332 6936
- Established
- 1822
- Nearest railway station
- Drumshoreland — 1.7 km
- Opening
- |closed =
- Official site
- www.scottishcanals.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15782506 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Almondell Aqueduct (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Almondell and Calder Wood Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 503059.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Almondell Aqueduct?
- Almondell Aqueduct is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH53 0FL).
- What is Almondell Aqueduct?
- Almondell Aqueduct — navigable aqueduct in West Lothian, Scotland.
- How do I get to Almondell Aqueduct?
- The nearest railway station is Drumshoreland, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH53 0FL.
- When was Almondell Aqueduct built?
- Built or established in 1822.
- Who owns Almondell Aqueduct?
- Almondell Aqueduct is owned by |designer =.
- Is Almondell Aqueduct a listed building?
- Almondell Aqueduct is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Almondell Aqueduct free to visit?
- Yes, Almondell Aqueduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Almondell Aqueduct?
- The nearest railway station is Drumshoreland, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH53 0FL.