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Dochgarroch Lock is a component of the Caledonian Canal system in Inverness-shire, Scotland, constructed during the early nineteenth century. The lock forms part of Thomas Telford's ambitious engineering scheme, initiated in 1803, which connected the east and west coasts of Scotland by linking the natural lochs of the Great Glen with artificial canal sections. Dochgarroch Lock, situated at the eastern approach to Loch Ness, comprises substantial masonry construction typical of Telford's canal works and represents an important example of Regency-era civil engineering. The lock remains a functional element of the canal, which opened to through traffic in 1822 and continues to serve recreational and maritime traffic today.
Caledonian Canal,Loch Ness - Dochgarroch Lock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6498. View the official record →
Dochgarroch Lock is a component of the Caledonian Canal system in Inverness-shire, Scotland, constructed during the early nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6498.
Caledonian Canal,Loch Ness - Dochgarroch Lock 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 SM6498.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midtown, burnt mounds 850m NNE of (5.4 km), Achculin,depopulated township,Loch Ness (5.4 km), Clachandruim, three hut circles 540m, 680m and 750m WSW of (6.1 km).
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