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Craven Cross Mine, Yorkshire, 1784

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/555

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MS 3147/5/555
Title
Craven Cross Mine, Yorkshire, 1784
Date
1784
Description

Pumping and Canal Engines. (13 items).

555. Craven Cross Mine, Yorkshire. Oct., Nov. 1784. 13 items.
Single-acting engine, with 34 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

Reverse general view of the engine, ground plan of the engine and boiler, front view of the engine and boiler with a cross-section of the boiler and chimney, outside front view of the engine and boiler and chimney, plan of the first floor of the engine and boiler; reverse plans and sections of the engine house; piston knobs - reverse drawing; eduction pipe; martingales, plug brackets, boiler stay ends etc. - reverse drawing; chain links and piston rod caps etc.; working gear - unmarked front and side views and plans.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 43. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 286.

For William Wood of Pateley Bridge. Craven Cross mine, Burnsall, Appletreewick, Yorkshire. The engine was sold to John Horner and erected in Durham in 1795.

See also: Engine Agreements, Incoming Correspondence.

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Craven Cross Mine, Yorkshire, 1784