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Thom's Water Cuts is a drainage aqueduct located on the island of Bute in Scotland, running between Scalpsie and Loch Quien. The structure represents an example of hydraulic engineering undertaken to manage water flow across the landscape, though detailed records of its original construction date and specific historical context remain limited in the scholarly literature. The monument's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its recognition as a significant element of Bute's archaeological heritage, preserving evidence of water management practices in the region.
Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Scalpsie to Loch Quien is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7115. View the official record →
Thom's Water Cuts is a drainage aqueduct located on the island of Bute in Scotland, running between Scalpsie and Loch Quien. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7115.
Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Scalpsie to Loch Quien 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 SM7115.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill (0.9 km), Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Ardscalpsie to SW of Scalpsie (1.1 km), Kilmory Castle, Meikle Kilmory, Isle of Bute (2.1 km).
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