Bog Mine, Shropshire had what was described as a water engine in 1760, I
assume that was more than a water wheel but know little else except that
they did not have enough water to run it more than 12 out of the 24 hours.
Mike Shaw
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Subject: Re: [MINING-HISTORY] Pumping
> Ecton copper mine pumped by a 33ftx6ft waterwheel from 1823. It worked to
a
> depth in excess of 600 ft until c. 1856. There were probably 3 lifts,
maybe
> 4. It replaced a water balance engine where water filling a large tub
lifted
> the pump rod. In fact there were two of these, one for the pumps the other
> one for haulage, both working by the 1780s. Does anyone know of others
other
> than Wanlockhead?
> Lindsey Porter
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