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Nantyglo Iron Works, Monmouthshire, 1812

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/682

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MS 3147/5/682
Title
Nantyglo Iron Works, Monmouthshire, 1812
Date
1812
Description

Vacuum and Blowing Engines (6 items).

Double-acting engine, with 46 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam.

Reverse plan of the engine house and boilers and blowing cylinder, longitudinal section of the engine house and blowing cylinder, plan of the tunnel, cross-section of the engine house and boilers, longitudinal section of boiler, cross-section of the engine house showing the lever wall; working gear - partially coloured reverse front and side views; "Elevation of the relative Situations of Boilers, Cylinders and Air Regulators" and "Ground plan of premises where the new Engine is to be built" (2 drawings on 1 sheet, sent to Boulton Watt & Co.?). The reverse drawings bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 654. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 272.

For Messrs. Bailey & Wayne. Nantyglo Iron Works, near Newport, Monmouthshire.

See also: 4/94 (Engine Order Book No. 8).

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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Nantyglo Iron Works, Monmouthshire, 1812