NS4273 : The Lang Dyke
taken 11 years ago, near to Milton, West Dunbartonshire, Great Britain
This is 1 of 3 images, with title The Lang Dyke in this square

The Lang Dyke
For the main description, see NS4273 : The Lang Dyke.
In the present photograph, NS4273 : The Longhaugh Light is prominent on the dyke, near the centre of the photograph. To the right of its base, another green beacon is visible in the distance. The latter beacon marks the eastern end of the dyke.
As the main description notes, the Lang Dyke, as originally constructed, was almost 800 yards long. This appears to correspond to what is today the easternmost part of the wall, and the Longhaugh Light is positioned about halfway along that part. The later additions to the dyke were evidently extensions to its western end.
The original part of the Lang Dyke therefore includes the entire section shown in the present photograph, and all but the most distant parts shown in the photograph accompanying the main description.
The channel of the River Clyde can be seen in the background, with Kilpatrick Braes on its far side. The Erskine Bridge can be seen in the distance, on the right.
In the present photograph, NS4273 : The Longhaugh Light is prominent on the dyke, near the centre of the photograph. To the right of its base, another green beacon is visible in the distance. The latter beacon marks the eastern end of the dyke.
As the main description notes, the Lang Dyke, as originally constructed, was almost 800 yards long. This appears to correspond to what is today the easternmost part of the wall, and the Longhaugh Light is positioned about halfway along that part. The later additions to the dyke were evidently extensions to its western end.
The original part of the Lang Dyke therefore includes the entire section shown in the present photograph, and all but the most distant parts shown in the photograph accompanying the main description.
The channel of the River Clyde can be seen in the background, with Kilpatrick Braes on its far side. The Erskine Bridge can be seen in the distance, on the right.
The Lang Dyke :: NS4373
This is a training wall, built in order to deepen the channel of the River Clyde for shipping. Construction began in 1773, although there would be later additions to the dyke. See NS4273 : The Lang Dyke for a much more detailed account.
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- NS4273, 26 images (more nearby
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- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 20 June, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 30 June, 2010
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- Category
- Wall > Wall (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 4295 7335 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:55.6498N 4:30.9134W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
NS 4282 7335
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- EAST (about 90 degrees)
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