Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie
Aqueduct (drain), ardscalpsie to sw of scalpsie

Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie

Scotland
HES SM7114
Site type
Aqueduct (drain), ardscalpsie to sw of scalpsie
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Thom's Water Cuts is an ancient aqueduct or drainage system located in the Ardscalpsie area southwest of Scalpsie on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. The monument represents evidence of water management infrastructure, though detailed documentation regarding its precise dating and original function remains limited in the published archaeological record. Such features in this region typically relate to agricultural improvement or settlement water supply needs, though without further archaeological investigation or specialist study, the specific period of construction and use cannot be definitively established. The site is recorded by Historic Environment Scotland under designation reference SM7114.

Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie?

Thom's Water Cuts is an ancient aqueduct or drainage system located in the Ardscalpsie area southwest of Scalpsie on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7114.

Who is responsible for protecting Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie?

Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie 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 SM7114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Scalpsie to Loch Quien (1.1 km), Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill (1.5 km), Kilmory Castle, Meikle Kilmory, Isle of Bute (2.6 km).

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