Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
In or near Wanlockhead.
Wanlockhead Beam Engine — an archaeological site in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 1.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Wanlockhead Beam Engine is an archaeological site located in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead offers a unique glimpse into Scotland's lead mining history, showcasing how miners and their families lived from the 17th century until mining ceased in 1956. Visitors can explore the underground Lochnell Mine, the Miners' Library, and the historic Straitsteps Cottages.
Place summary
The Wanlockhead Beam Engine is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance as one of the earliest steam engines used for pumping water in mining operations.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3991, -3.7854
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01659 74387
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 1st June to 10th July
Sources
- osm: node/3867623972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wanlockhead Beam Engine?
- Wanlockhead Beam Engine is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XG).
- What is Wanlockhead Beam Engine?
- Wanlockhead Beam Engine — an archaeological site in Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wanlockhead Beam Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Wanlockhead. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XG.
- How do I get to Wanlockhead Beam Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XG.