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Avon Aqueduct, Navigable aqueduct in Linlithgow, Scotland.

The Avon Aqueduct stretches 247 meters across the River Avon with twelve segmental arches constructed from stone and cast iron materials.

Hugh Baird designed this engineering structure in 1819 with guidance from Thomas Telford, leading to its completion and official opening in 1822.

The structure earned Category A listed building status, marking its position as Scotland's tallest and longest navigable aqueduct crossing.

Visitors can access viewing points from Muiravonside Country Park, with the structure spanning between West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas.

The aqueduct's hollow piers contain internal access doors measuring 0.9 meters high by 0.8 meters wide for maintenance purposes.

Location: West Lothian

Location: Falkirk

Location: Linlithgow

Location: Muiravonside

Inception: 1818

Official opening: 1822

Length: 247 m

Width: 7.2 m

Made from material: stone, cast iron

GPS coordinates: 55.96417,-3.65599

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:16

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