Scheduled MonumentsScotlandForth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road

Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road

Scotland
HES SM6774
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road is a section of the Forth and Clyde Canal, the major transport waterway constructed in the late eighteenth century to connect the Firth of Forth with the Firth of Clyde. This stretch of canal, located in Dunbartonshire, forms part of the 35-mile route engineered primarily by John Smeaton and built between 1768 and 1790. The canal represents a significant achievement in Scottish industrial infrastructure, facilitating the movement of goods, coal, and passengers between east and west coasts during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This designated section preserves evidence of the original construction and engineering works characteristic of late Georgian canal infrastructure in Scotland.

Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road?

Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road is a section of the Forth and Clyde Canal, the major transport waterway constructed in the late eighteenth century to connect the Firth of Forth with the Firth of Clyde. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6774.

Who is responsible for protecting Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road?

Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road 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 SM6774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Forth and Clyde Canal: Netherton Farm - Cleveden Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Duntreath Avenue - Blairdardie Road (2.4 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course (2.5 km), North Woodside Flint Mills,Garriochmill Road,North Kelvin (3.1 km).

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