Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce
Post-Medieval · Remains of, n and e of tillybrig cottage, dyce

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce

Scotland
HES SM7583
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Remains of, n and e of tillybrig cottage, dyce
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Aberdeenshire Canal is a post-medieval linear earthwork located north and east of Tillybrig Cottage in Dyce, Aberdeenshire. The canal represents an early attempt at improving inland water transport in the region, reflecting the commercial and agricultural interests of its period. The surviving remains consist of the canal's cut and associated earthworks, which are testament to the engineering ambitions of post-medieval Scotland, though much of the original structure has been lost or obscured through subsequent land use and development. The site is recorded as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system.

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce?

Aberdeenshire Canal is a post-medieval linear earthwork located north and east of Tillybrig Cottage in Dyce, Aberdeenshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7583.

What period does Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce date from?

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a remains of, n and e of tillybrig cottage, dyce. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce?

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, N and E of Tillybrig Cottage, Dyce?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standingstones,stone circle 300m NNW of (2.1 km), The Slacks, Kirkhill Forest, burial cairn, hut circles and cairnfield (3.3 km), St Mary's Chapel and graveyard (3.5 km).

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