Site of William Symington's Improved Atmospheric Pumping Engine

The Bay Mine at Wanlockhead is the site of William Symington’s first improved atmospheric engine. This was the first of 32 pumping engines he built and installed around the country, between 1789 & 1808.
Object no :
WHMO001a/b, WHMO002a/b
Collection :
Lead
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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