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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.

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