Site Report

WoSASPIN 48427 NS57SW 176.00 From 5000 7004 to 5007 7029.

See also NS57SW 176.01.

The purpose of this canal, which was opened in 1840, was to act as a feeder from Paisley to the Forth and Clyde Canal, in an attempt to improve transport facilities for the cotton-mills of Paisley. Half a mile in length, it was able to take boats measuring 67 feet by 15 feet. It was transferred to the Forth and Clyde canal Company in 1855, purchased by the Caledonian Railway in 1867 and ceased operation for commercial use in 1893, when it was abandoned.
J Lindsay 1968.

This canal, labelled the Forth and Cart Junction Canal, is clearly shown on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Dumbartonshire 1864, sheet xxviii) heading NNE to its junction with the Forth and Clyde Canal (NS57SW 72) at Whitecrook.
Information from RCAHMS (MD) 4 July 2002.

NMRS Report date for above text 04/07/02