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Union Canal, River Almond to River Avon is a section of the Union Canal, an important 19th-century transport waterway constructed to connect Edinburgh with the Forth and Clyde Canal system. This particular stretch runs through Linlithgowshire in central Scotland, linking the River Almond to the River Avon and forming a crucial part of the canal's route westwards from the capital. The canal was engineered to facilitate the movement of coal, minerals, and general cargo across the region during the industrial period, and this section represents the characteristic stone-lined construction typical of early 19th-century Scottish canal engineering. The waterway remains a significant historical feature of the landscape, reflecting Scotland's important role in the development of inland transport infrastructure during the industrial age.
Union Canal, River Almond to River Avon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8954. View the official record →
Union Canal, River Almond to River Avon is a section of the Union Canal, an important 19th-century transport waterway constructed to connect Edinburgh with the Forth and Clyde Canal system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8954.
Union Canal, River Almond to River Avon 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 SM8954.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peace Knowe,fort (2 km), Carledubs, unenclosed settlement, 275m NE of 30 Carledubs Crescent (2.6 km), Auldcathie Church (3.2 km).
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