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Fortescues Whim

Hob Uid: 1473413
Location :
Cornwall
Camborne
Grid Ref : SW6681003884
Summary : A beam engine house at Fortescue Shaft, Grenville United Mine. The engine house was constructed circa 1892 to house a 28-inch cylinder double acting winding engine. It is constructed of granite, measures 8.8 metres by 5.7 metres in plan and survives to a height of 12.5 metres. The chimney stack is situated in the nearside rear corner of the house. Very little of the boiler house survives. The loadings at the front of the house survive in situ.
More information : A beam engine house at Fortescue Shaft, Grenville United Mine. The engine house was constructed circa 1892 to house a 28-inch cylinder double acting winding engine. It is constructed of granite, measures 8.8 metres by 5.7 metres in plan and survives to a height of 12.5 metres. The chimney stack is situated in the nearside rear corner of the house. Very little of the boiler house survives. The loadings at the front of the house survive in situ. (1)
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : KB ref No. E302
Page(s) : 78-79
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Constructed c1892
Monument End Date : 1902
Monument Start Date : 1882
Monument Type : Beam Engine House, Winder House, Boiler House, Chimney
Evidence : Ruined Building, Demolished Building, Structure
Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : Built c1892
Monument End Date : 1902
Monument Start Date : 1882
Monument Type : Beam Engine House, Winder House, Boiler House, Chimney
Evidence : Ruined Building, Demolished Building, Structure
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 66612
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Cornwall)
External Cross Reference Number : 35302.02
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : CO 873
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SW 63 NE 113
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