Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnion Canal, River Avon to Greenbank
River avon to greenbank

Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank

Scotland
HES SM8952
Site type
River avon to greenbank
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank is a section of the Union Canal in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The Union Canal was constructed in the early nineteenth century, opening in 1822, as a significant engineering undertaking that connected Edinburgh to the Forth and Clyde Canal system near Falkirk. This particular stretch, extending from the River Avon to Greenbank, forms part of the canal's course through central Scotland and represents the industrial transport infrastructure characteristic of the period. The canal's construction involved substantial earthworks and engineering, facilitating the movement of goods and materials during the height of Scotland's industrial development.

Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8952. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank?

Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank is a section of the Union Canal in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8952.

Who is responsible for protecting Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank?

Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank 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 SM8952.

What other scheduled monuments are near Union Canal, River Avon to Greenbank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackbraes,coke ovens,Muiravonside (2.5 km), Almond Castle (3.7 km), Newparks,lime kilns 120m NNE of (4.8 km).

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