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Construction
Date 1820 - 1824
Event ID 590349
Category Building History
Type Construction
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/590349
Compensation Reservoir forming part of water supply system to the City of Edinburgh. Dam designed by James Jardine, with Thomas Telford consulting engneer for the water company and Rennie consulting engineer for the mill owners.