Monument record MHG54277 - River Tarff Intake, Foyers hydroelectric power scheme and former aluminium smelter
Summary
D-plan water intake for the Falls of Foyers hydroelectric scheme, set on the banks of the River Tarff.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4991 1994 (19m by 22m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH41NE |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Full Description
Probably Cameron Burnett for British Aluminium Company, 1895-6; later alterations. D-plan water intake for the Falls of Foyers hydroelectric scheme, set on banks of River Tarff. Coursed random rubble deep rectangular section wall; stepped to interior of curved section buttressing upper section. Later alterations (circa later 20th century) to form metal screens over outlet to aqueduct and iron railings to top.
This structure was added to the statutory list in February 2011 as part of the Hydroelectric Power Thematic Survey. Full details are available in the listed building description (see link). <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. 51701.
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2011 11:20AM
