There was a great deal of litigation regarding the westward extension of the
Hucklow Veins under shale cover towards Bretton in the Peak District in the
early part of the Eighteenth Century. This litigation produced quite a crop
of maps and plans. Most of these show the shafts surmounted by round
thatched buildings, presumably the horse-gin was covered over. These were on
just about the highest ground in the orefield c1400 feet above sea-level,
and a great bonanza "goldrush" was taking place, requiring the gins to be
worked daily (otherwise the mine could be claimed by another party).
Cheers, Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
David Hardwick
Sent: 07 March 2010 13:43
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Horse-Whim Drawing
Almost every horse whim picture (drawing/engraving/photo) I have come across
show an external arrangement
The ones in the Bristol Coalfield were almost universally housed within a
small stone structure (Keyhole shaped on plan) and there is evidence these
(or at least some) had thatched roofs
I think I have asked this list before (but I will again) if anyone knows of
similar structures in other mining areas.
Locally they were also called Gins or Whimseys
Regards
David
-----Original Message-----
From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Roger Baden Bradford
Sent: 06 March 2010 20:01
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [mining-history] Horse-Whim Drawing
Fellow Listers
I have just received a copy of a book from Mike Moore which contains a most
interesting drawing of a Cornish Horse-Whim c/w details.
This is to my knowledge the first time I've come across a Cornish drawing
with parts named, even the type of timber used is mentioned as well, though
the horse hitch seems a little strange to me. Age of drawing is I think
about 1840's.
The book is:-
MINES AND MINERS OF CORNWALL, Vol. V Hayle, Gwinear & Gwithian, by
A.K.Hamilton Jenkin, adjacent to page 40.
Hope the above is of interest.
Take Care
Roger B Bradford, of Elizabeth South Australia
|