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Paisley Abbey Drain

Paisley, Renfrewshire.

NGR:NS 48487 63887
WGS84:55.84433, -4.42139
Length:90 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Not recorded
Tags:ManMade, Archaeo
Registry:second

Medieval stone-lined drain tunnel with a high arched roof.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Restricted access to the passageway is through manholes on the surface. Empties out into the White Cart (river).

Discovered in 1879 and then rediscovered in 1990.

Given coordinates are for the locked manhole entrance.

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This entry was last updated: 2025-05-14 09:41:06

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