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Gairlochy Locks is a complex of early nineteenth-century hydraulic engineering structures forming part of Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal, which connected the east and west coasts of Scotland between 1803 and 1822. The locks themselves, constructed as a series of paired chambers, managed the significant water level changes required to navigate between Loch Lochy and the canal's westward reach. Associated with the lock complex are a lighthouse and signal lamp, structures typical of canal operations of this period, which facilitated navigation and communication along this important waterway. The site represents a significant achievement in Scottish civil engineering and remains substantially intact as a testament to early nineteenth-century construction techniques and canal management.
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5294. View the official record →
Gairlochy Locks is a complex of early nineteenth-century hydraulic engineering structures forming part of Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal, which connected the east and west coasts of Scotland between 1803 and 1822. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5294.
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp 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 SM5294.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caledonian Canal,Moy Bridge to Gairlochy (1.4 km), Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge (2.4 km), Eilean Loch Airceig,crannog and chapel (4.8 km).
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