MHG4360 - Lochaber Aluminium Smelter Pipeline, Fort William
Summary
Five large pipes supplying water to the Lochaber aluminium smelter.
Type and Period (1)
- PIPELINE (Constructed, 20th Century - 1921 AD to 1929 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This site is described in the leaflet "War Years Over Lochaber" published by the Lochaber Archaeological Society. See attached scan of the leaflet. Five large pipes carry water down the hill into twelve generators producing electricity to power the aluminium smelter. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 13214 74950 (785m by 345m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN17SW |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/76445 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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