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Kelvin Aqueduct : ウィキペディア英語版 | Kelvin Aqueduct
The Kelvin Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct in Glasgow, Scotland, which carries the Forth and Clyde Canal over the River Kelvin. ==History==
It was designed by Robert Whitworth, one of John Smeaton's supervising engineers on the Forth and Clyde Canal project.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Kelvin Aqueduct )〕 The contractors were William Gibb (founder of the engineering dynasty that led to Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners) and John Muir, who also built the nearby Maryhill locks.〔 A foundation stone was laid on 16 June 1787 by Archibald Spiers, the chairman of the canal committee.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Glasgow, Maryhill, Forth and Clyde Canal, Kelvin Aqueduct )〕 The entire project cost , exceeding the original estimated cost of .〔 When opened in 1790 was Britain's largest aqueduct, and onlookers were impressed at the sight of sailing boats crossing above them. It was protected as a category A listed building in 1989.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Forth and Clyde Canal Aqueduct (adjoining Skaethorn Road Bridge): Listed Building Report )〕
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