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Entrance to Agneash
On Mines Road
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Great Laxey Mine - machine house
by Chris Allen
This was built in 1856 as the main winding plant of the mine and remained in use until 1929. It housed a water turbine in the lower section driving winding drums in the upper section. It wound in both directions from the Engine shaft and... (more)
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Lady Isabella - the Laxey Wheel
by Bob Jones
The Laxey Wheel was built in 1854 to pump water from the nearby mines. It was named after the wife of the Lieutenant Governor who opened the wheel.
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Laxey - Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)
View is to the northwest from near the entrance.
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Laxey Wheel |
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The Laxey Wheel
by Dot Potter
The Laxey wheel in close up
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Laxey River and waterwheel
Beside the Ballacregga Corn Mill tea room. The waterwheel on Glen Mooar River is being used the to generate power for the tea room and restaurant.
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Laxey wheel |
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Laxey - Entrance drive to Laxey Wheel parking area
Laxey - Entrance drive to Laxey Wheel parking area
View is to the southeast near the north end of Mines Road. The entrance road is narrow and there is a sharp left turn to a narrow, steep road up to the parking area.
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The view down the valley from the top of Laxey Wheel |
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The Laxey wheel
A view of the great Laxey wheel, Isle of Man
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Lady Isabella
Looking south-east down the Laxey Glen. The spiral staircase takes visitors to the top of the wheel. An enclosed pipe within the tower takes the water supply to the top. The waterwheel crank is connected to the pumping rod, which is... (more)
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