Mound beside the River Leven [10 photos] in NS39607792

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Mound beside the River Leven

A conspicuous artificial mound beside the River Leven, and shown on early maps, opposite the end of Dalquhurn Point. Of the theories about its origin, a plausible one is that it was built by the occupants of Strathleven House to block the cones (and smoke) of Dumbarton Glassworks (c.1777–1850) from view; the mound does indeed lie on the line between the house and the former glassworks site. Indistinct remains of a kerb can be seen on the western side of its base.

by Lairich Rig

Created: Sat, 21 Nov 2009, Updated: Sun, 9 Feb 2020

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NS3977 : Remnants of mound's kerb by Lairich Rig

2019

NS3977 : The top of a mound by Lairich Rig

2019

NS3977 : Mound beside the River Leven by Lairich Rig

2017

2014

2014

2012

NS3977 : The River Leven at Dalquhurn Point by Lairich Rig

2011

2009

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