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Caledonian Canal, Banavie Locks

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Lock(S) (Post Medieval)

Site Name Caledonian Canal, Banavie Locks

Classification Lock(S) (Post Medieval)

Alternative Name(s) Caledonian Canal, Neptune's Staircase; Fort William

Canmore ID 23703

Site Number NN17NW 11.01

NGR NN 11341 76955

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/23703

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Scanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge.
Scanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge.Detail.  From SSW showing part of lock gate no.6 and bollards.Detail. View from SW of lock gate no.4 looking up Neptune's Staircase.View.  From NE looking down 'Neptune's staircase'General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, with the moorland burning beyond, looking NW.Scanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeView.  From NE looking down Neptune's Staircase.General oblique aerial view of the Caledonian Canal at Corpach with Loch Lochy beyond, looking NNE.Oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeBanavie Locks, Neptune's Staircase
General ViewView from SW looking up Neptune's StaircaseScanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge
Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the W.General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, showing the moorland burning beyond, looking NE.Oblique aerial view of Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeScanned image of oblique aerial view of Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeGeneral view of 8-lock staircase from WestBanavie Locks, Neptune's Staircase
General ViewBanavie Locks, Neptunes Staircase
View along length of locksOblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the WNW.Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the S.View. From NE looking down 'Neptune's Staircase'.View.  From NE showing the remains of structure on N side of 'Neptune's Staircase'.General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, showing the moorland burning beyond, looking NE.Lord of Glens in Neptune's StaircaseOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeEngraving of elevation and plan inscr: ''Map of the Caledonian Canal or Inland Navigation  between the Eastern and Western Sea capable of admitting a frigate of 32 guns.'' Includes longitudinal section.Detail.  From SW showing lock gate no.4 looking up Neptune's Staircase.General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, showing the moorland burning beyond, looking NE.Oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeBanavie Locks, Neptune's Staircase
General ViewScanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge
Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, canal basin, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the SW.Oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge.Banavie Locks, Neptune's Staircase
General View8 lock staircase from NE
Digital image of A 57648.Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the WNW.Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks and swing bridges, taken from the ESE.View.  From S showing lowest lock gate on Neptune's Staircase.View.  From S showing highest lock and upper basin of Neptune's Staircase.General oblique aerial view of the Caledonian Canal at Corpach, looking NNE.General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, showing the moorland burning beyond, looking NE.Oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeBanavie Locks, Neptune's Staircase
General ViewScanned image of oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing BridgeOblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the SW.Oblique aerial view centred on the canal at Neptune's Staircase, locks, swing bridges and railway bridge, taken from the SW.Detail.  From SW showing lock 5 with former stables and smithy buildings in the background.detail.  From SW showing repainted sluice winding gear.General oblique aerial view of Corpach, Fort William, showing the moorland burning beyond, looking NE.Oblique aerial view showing Neptune's Staircase, Banavie Swing Bridge and Banavie Railway Swing Bridge

Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Kilmallie
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Lochaber
  • Former County Inverness-shire

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