Nut and Bolt

2023/016

Nut and bolt from the Almond Aqueduct

c.1821

SKU: 2023/016 Categories: , ,

Description

Original wrought iron screw nut and bolt flange connector 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 and bolt secured two adjacent troughs together at flanges and was retrieved c.1977 during renovation works.

The iron was subjected to tests by Dr Colin Stove of Adrok Ltd, Edinburgh (Ref: FE 5).

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2023/016

Item Type

Short Description

Nut and bolt from the Almond Aqueduct

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c.1821

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

Bolt: 94 (L), 21 (dia). Bolt head: 32 x 32. Nut: 33 x 33 x 15.

Donor

Date Donated

September 2023

Materials

Wrought iron

Condition

Fair – rusted

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