A disused inverted Cornish beam engine used at Newbegin Colliery

Date:
1938
Location:
Newbegin Colliery, Ecclesfield, Sheffield
Reference:
SER/0066A/1
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The engine was manufactured in the mid-19th century and was used as a colliery pump at Newbegin Colliery. It stopped being used in 1926 and was derelict by 1936. It is believed to have been scrapped circa 1940.

Content

This is part of the Series: GMW01/02 Steam Engine Record; within the Collection: GMW01 Watkins, George Middleton

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Watkins, George Middleton

Keywords

Mine Pumping Works, Victorian Beam Engine