Survey Data
Reg No
15310148
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Canal (section of)
In Use As
Canal (section of)
Date
1800 - 1820
Coordinates
243813, 253576
Date Recorded
20/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Canal supply line, built c.1806. Supplies water from Lough Owel in the Royal Canal along 3.2km long channel.
Appraisal
An important part of the canal infrastructure. This 3.2 km long canal supply line takes water from Lough Owel. A sluice keeper's house (15401905) is found adjacent to the start of this channel close to the shores of Lough Owel. Forms part of an extensive group of features associated with the Royal Canal in Westmeath and remains an important part of the engineering heritage of Westmeath.