MHG29921 - Fish Ladder, Dam, Generator - Allt Thiurnaig
Summary
A dam, power generator, house and fish ladder, constructed in the 20th century.
Type and Period (3)
- DAM (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
- FISH LADDER (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
- GENERATOR HOUSE (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Dam, Power Generator, House and Fish Ladder.
A small stream dammed to drive a small turbine of which the generator house is all that remains, is also bypassed by a stepped fish-ladder.
See assoc. docs. File.
J Aitken : 25/04/01.
The fish ladder was identified in the 1998 DBA and survey by the National Trust of Scotland.
(INVG024) This fish ladder was presumably constructed in the 20th century (based purely on the basis that it is constructed of concrete). It has a concrete basal leap. A mortared stone dyke edge and a number of low concrete and/or stone leaps to enable the fish to enter the burn from Loch nan Dailthean. It was considered to be in stable condition with a photographs taken once every five years recommended. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG7620 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. Generator House, Allt Thiurnaig. Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- --- SHG7621 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. Generator House, Allt Thiurnaig. Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- --- SHG7622 Image/Photograph(s): Highland Council. Turbine Pipe, Allt Thiurnaig. Digital Image. . Original & digital.
- <1> SHG20987 Text/Report: Harden J. Inverewe Archaeological Survey 1998. Archaeological Services. . INVG024.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8734 8347 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/347526/allt-thuirnaig (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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