2015

SC4385 : Connection to the pumping beam, Laxey Wheel

taken 9 years ago, near to Laxey, Isle of Man

Connection to the pumping beam, Laxey Wheel
Connection to the pumping beam, Laxey Wheel
The rotation of the wheel is transferred via a crank to a backwards-and-forwards motion of this long beam, the end of which actuates a further rocker to the pumps in the mineshaft below.

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Geographical Context: Quarrying, Mining Former: Lead Mine Workings other tags: Restored Waterwheel Industrial Archaeology Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Long Beam [5] Other Photos: · Supporting arches for the pumping beam, Laxey Wheel ·
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Photographer
Jim Barton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 22 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 27 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SC 432 852 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:14.3106N 4:24.4322W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SC 432 852
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