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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 852126
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/852126
NN40SW 23. 31 44925 00484
For general summary of Loch Katrine (reservoir), see NN41SW 29 and LIN 31.
Site originally RCAHMS NN40SW 21
The growth of Glasgow and the subsequent need for unpolluted water for both human and industrial consumption, resulted in the decision to build an aqueduct to provide water to the city. Loch Katrine was chosen to be the source of the supply. The system was inaugurated by Queen Victoria on the 14 October 1859. By 1883 an additional supply from Loch Katrine was needed due to the increased consumption of water by the city. An additional aqueduct was constructed in 1885. The new system, measuring 23.5 miles in length, was officially opened on 21st June 1901.
Glasgow Corporation Water-Works 1909
Loch Katrine Couligarten Aqueduct bridge 1 (Muylle Id= 116): This masonry aqueduct dates from the first phase of the waterworks (1850s) and measures 113.39m (124 imperial yards) in length on two masonry piers. The cast-iron troughs and wrought-iron box section were made by Alston and Gourlay of Glasgow and the railings are original Glasgow Corporation Waterworks design except for the access to the box section. There is a modern gantry and a drain on the 'downstream' embankment pillar. Its railings are original. This aqueduct bridge is depicted on a Scottish Water plan: No.1 Blairhulachan Contract, plan 00031.
Information from Jelle Muylle, engineer carrying out a survey for Historic Scotland of structures relating to the Glasgow Corporation Loch Katrine Waterworks Scheme (aqueducts and related structures), 2006.
