2012
NS3977 : Mound beside the River Leven
taken 12 years ago, near to Renton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
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Mound beside the River Leven
This large mound is artificial, but its purpose is not clear; see NS3977 : Mound beside the River Leven for a similar view at a different time of year, and NS3977 : Mound beside the River Leven for the main description. In the present view, the River Leven can be seen behind the mound (NS3977 : The River Leven at Dalquhurn Point).
Dalquhurn Point is at the far left, on the other side of the Leven; compare NS3977 : The River Leven at Dalquhurn Point, a view of the same mound from there.
Dalquhurn Point is at the far left, on the other side of the Leven; compare NS3977 : The River Leven at Dalquhurn Point, a view of the same mound from there.
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.
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- Grid Square
- NS3977, 336 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 5 December, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 16 December, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 3959 7792 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:58.0444N 4:34.2996W - Camera Location
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- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)