Museums · South West England
Newcomen Memorial Engine
In or near Kingswear.
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the b
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the beam engine, who was born in Dartmouth. The engine is the world's oldest surviving steam engine.
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Official information
Dartmouth Museum is a small museum located in a historic building on the Butterwalk. It features a diverse collection of artefacts, models, and exhibits that highlight the maritime history of Dartmouth and notable local figures, including Thomas Newcomen, the inventor of the steam engine.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the beam engine, who was born in Dartmouth. The engine is the world's oldest surviving steam engine.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.3523, -3.5785
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9YY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–3pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dartmouthmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Newcomen Memorial Engine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- Newcomen Memorial Engine is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9YY), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the b
- How do I get to Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 9YY.
- Is Newcomen Memorial Engine a protected site?
- Yes — Newcomen Memorial Engine is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Newcomen Memorial Engine free to visit?
- Yes, Newcomen Memorial Engine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9YY.