In message <001501c314dd$e32cd540$297ce150@i6p0c0>, Rick Stewart
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>There is quite good photographic coverage of the engine houses at Wheal
>Martha / New Great Consols (not sure which one housed the Sims) taken by
>H.G. Ordish in the 1920's - try the following:
>
>Richardson PHG (1992), Mines of Drtmoor and the Tamar Valley after 1913,
>NMRS.
>
>Trounson J.H & Bullen L.J, (1999) Mining in Cornwall Vol 2, Tempus.
>
>Apparently two of the houses are still partially extant, which two is
>another matter - the bloke who should know is Colin Buck of Cornwall
>Archaeology Unit (Cornwall County Council, Truro).
>
>In addition to the Sims' listed by Bradford Barton there was also one (30 in
>and 16 in. cyls) at Wheal Josiah (Devon Great Consols) (Mining Journal July
>7, 1860).
>
>Rick Stewart.
>
Just by chance, whilst perusing the small ads in the Mining Journal, I
came across this.
The Mining Journal
5th August 1848
Page 365 Col. 3
Advert: For Sale, by Private Contract,
Separately or together, a nearly new Steam Engine, on the combined
principle of Messrs. Harvey and Co., from the drawings of Mr. W. West,
with 60 and 32-inch cylinders - equal to 141 horsepower. Also, two first
rate Waterwheels and Connections (one a 40ft wheel, 4 feet breast, iron
ring, sockets, and cylinder ends, with brasses, &c. - the other a 30
feet wheel, 3 feet breast). - A Quantity of 11 inch Pumps, and various
other excellent Mining Materials and Machinery.
May be seen at Wheal Martha Mine, near Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. Offers
and communications to be made to Mr. Davis, auctioneer, Tavistock; or to
Mr. Cole, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London.
--
David Williams
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