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Overton reservoirs 1-8 and associated channels is a complex of engineered water management features located within Clyde Muirshiel Park in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The reservoirs date from the nineteenth century and were constructed as part of the industrial water supply infrastructure that supported the region's manufacturing economy. The system comprises eight individual reservoirs linked by channels designed to capture, store, and distribute water across the landscape. These structures represent the Victorian period's substantial investment in hydraulic engineering and remain visible as earthworks within the modern parkland setting.
Overton reservoirs 1-8 and associated channels, Clyde Muirshiel Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12810. View the official record →
Overton reservoirs 1-8 and associated channels is a complex of engineered water management features located within Clyde Muirshiel Park in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12810.
Overton reservoirs 1-8 and associated channels, Clyde Muirshiel Park 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 SM12810.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Thom-Overton, water cut (2 km), Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of (3 km), Garvock, farmstead 825m SE of (3.7 km).
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