Wanlockhead Beam Engine
The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain, located in Wanlockhead, Scotland, a significant industrial relic.

πŸ“œ The only reasonably complete water-powered beam pumping engine remaining in Britain, still standing in its original location.
πŸ” A Scheduled Industrial Monument, it operated from around 1870 to 1910, pumping water from the Straitsteps lead mine.

Why Go

βš™οΈ Witness a unique industrial relic 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Explore Scotland's highest village
⛏️ Learn about local lead mining history
πŸ†“ Free to visit

Tips

πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Combine your visit with the nearby Museum of Lead Mining and miner's cottages.
πŸš— Access via the scenic Mennock Pass.

πŸ’° Cost Free to visit.

πŸ•’ Hours Museum and tours: April 1 to September 30, 11am to 4:30pm.

πŸ“ Address Church St, Wanlockhead, Dumfries and Galloway, ML12 6XF, United Kingdom.

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