The Waters Under the Earth
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Waters Under the Earth by Paul McLennan as part of the Geograph project.
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The Waters Under the Earth
Image: © Paul McLennan Taken: 11 Oct 2023
Taken at Ardoch farm, highest point in the village of Murthly. Standing on the concrete cap of the old resevoir, looking towards a big old oak tree. Which guards a deep, brick-lined well. In the distance to the right, half hidden by shrubbery is an old wooden door. This opens into a large cistern. The holding tank for Murthly Lunatic Asylum's water supply, built in 1864. Springs and wells at Ardoch were vital to the development of the village. Out of shot to the left is Murthly Primary School, and a strip of houses along the B9099. After a rainy spell, residents are often kept awake by the sound of water rushing under them through forgotten channels and drains.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.521978
Longitude
-3.463802