2023

NN4806 : The Loch Katrine Dam

taken 10 months ago, 5 km W of Brig O'turk, Stirling, Scotland

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The Loch Katrine Dam
The Loch Katrine Dam
Sluice operating machinery for the 13 sluices of the dam. Also known as the Achray Dam, the original dam was constructed around 1857. It was rebuilt in 1902 when the water level of Loch Katrine was raised; and again in 1919, when it was raised again. It controls the flow of water from the loch to Loch Achray (hence the name, Achray Dam). It is Category C listed LinkExternal link.

In the distance are the boat shed, storage shed and Craigleven House.

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Geographical Context: Housing, Dwellings Lakes, Wetland, Bog Woodland, Forest Water resources Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Dam Sluice other tags: Loch Katrine Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Rebuilt in 1902 when the Water Level [4] · Boat Shed [2] Title Clusters: · The Loch Katrine Dam [4] ·
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NN4806, 31 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Richard Sutcliffe   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 25 May, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 26 May, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NN 4895 0673 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:13.7433N 4:26.2890W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NN 4894 0673
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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