2026/016.1
Nut from the Almond Aqueduct
c.1821
Original wrought iron nut from the Almond Aqueduct (or Lin’s Mill Aqueduct) that carries the Union Canal over the River Almond west of Ratho near Edinburgh. The aqueduct was built 1820-1822.
The aqueduct carries an iron trough and is 130 m long carrying the canal 23 m above the River Almond. This nut (with a bolt) secured two adjacent troughs together at flanges and was retrieved c.1977 during renovation works.
| Acquisition Number | 2023/016.1 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Nut from the Almond Aqueduct |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c.1821 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 40 x 40 x 20 |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | September 2023 |
| Materials | Wrought iron |
| Condition | Fair – rusted |
| Display Location | Not on display. Store: Location A(L). Clips: Box B Shelf A2. |
