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| HER Number: | MCO62527 |
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| Name: | ST MAWES - C19 engine room |
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Summary
In 1896 a building to accommodate the steam engine which generated power for the two minefield searchlights below St Mawes Castle was constructed. Power was provided by boilers, requiring generally 2-3 hours to raise steam. This was replaced by a new building in 1901 nearby.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
- ENGINE HOUSE (19th Century to Early 20th Century - 1896 AD to 1901 AD)
Full description
In 1896 a building to accommodate the steam engine which generated power for the two minefield searchlights below St Mawes Castle was constructed. Power was provided by boilers, requiring generally 2-3 hours to raise steam. This was replaced by a new building in 1901 nearby (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site W16.1 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). site W16.1. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18708 | Part of: ST MAWES - C16 castle (Monument) |
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