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Glasgow Corporation Waterworks , 1855 Aqueduct, Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge 1
Aqueduct (19th Century)
Site Name Glasgow Corporation Waterworks , 1855 Aqueduct, Couligarton Aqueduct Bridge 1
Classification Aqueduct (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Loch Katrine Scheme; Duchray Valley, Northern 4 Span Aqueduct
Canmore ID 284331
Site Number NN40SW 23.31
NGR NN 44925 00484
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/284331
- Council Stirling
- Parish Aberfoyle
- Former Region Central
- Former District Stirling
- Former County Perthshire
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.
Architect: James Bateman, C.E.
Exact location uncertain at time of upgrade - 28.10.1998
For other Duchray Valley Aqueducts see also:
NS49NE 20
NS49NE 21
NS49NW 2
