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Union Canal, Lin's Mill Aqueduct Sluice

Sluice (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Union Canal, Lin's Mill Aqueduct Sluice

Classification Sluice (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Almond Aqueduct Sluice

Canmore ID 180570

Site Number NT17SW 178

NGR NT 1048 7062

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Edinburgh, City Of
  • Parish Kirkliston (City Of Edinburgh/midlothian)
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District City Of Edinburgh
  • Former County Midlothian

Archaeology Notes

NT17SW 178 NT 1048 7062.

This sluice on the Lin's Mill Aqueduct (NT17SW 47), when opened, allows water to pour into the River Almond below, thus controlling the water level in the canal.

G Hutton 1993.

This control sluice is situated in the centre of the S side of the aqueduct (NT17SW 47).

H Brown 1997.

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