Cowhorn Hill Colliery
in Warmley, near Bristol.
1818 Sale Notice: '.... A STEAM ENGINE (single power)on Bolton & Watt’s principle, hitherto used for pumping water, the cylinder of which is 46 inches diameter, and the length of stroke 10 feet; the weight-beam is of cast-iron, with parallel motion at each end of the same; and is equal to the power of about 40 horses. The Steam Engine is worthy of attention, being in good order, and was originally well fitted up.
Two complete LIFTS of CAST-IRON PUMPS, which were worked by the above Engine. ..... A powerful CAPSTAN, (double purchase,) with Cast- Iron Sheaves, and Framing, cnmplete.
A Double-Power Rotary STEAM ENGINE, on Bolton and Watt’s principle; diameter of the cylinder is 18 inches; length of stroke 5 feet, and is equal to the power 11 horses; it has been used for winding coal out of the Pit; .... A great many yards of cast-iron under-ground RAILROAD ....'[1]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Bristol Mirror - Saturday 13 June 1818