Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Wanlockhead Beam Engine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wanlockhead Beam Engine is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
- Official site
- www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3867623972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wanlockhead Beam Engine?
- Wanlockhead Beam Engine is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.3991°, -3.7854°.
- Is Wanlockhead Beam Engine free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Wanlockhead Beam Engine is free.