Ballewan Aqueduct Bridge (Former Glasgow Corporation Water Works), Spittal Glen

The Ballewan Aqueduct Bridge, part of the former Glasgow Corporation Water Works, was designed by engineer John F Bateman around 1856 and has undergone later alterations. This two-span aqueduct bridge features round arches and a tall, tapered central pier, with a deep parapet that contains a conduit. It is constructed from bull-faced red sandstone with ashlar dressings. Notable architectural details include a string course at the arch springing point, a roll-moulded string course at the base of the parapet, and a moulded cope. The early 20th century standard Glasgow Corporation Water Works tubular cast-iron railings on the parapet cope have a floral motif at the top of each upright. The conduit emerges from sandstone archways at each end, with six access steps on either side leading to central entrance gates. There is a later concrete cover to the conduit, with a gauge at the center, and additional security covers were added in 2007.