Waddle Fan, Upleatham Ironstone Mine

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This large brick base was the base for a steam engine which drove a Waddle Fan used to ventilate the mine, and the hub of the fan itself.
Upleatham Ironstone Mine
Upleatham Ironstone Mine
Some foundations of the building built in 1903 can also be seen now the area has been cleared by the Friends of Errington Woods
Upleatham Ironstone Mine
Many of bricks lying around this area have the impression of Pease and Partners, the mine owners.
Upleatham Ironstone Mine

1 thought on “Waddle Fan, Upleatham Ironstone Mine

  1. My Great grandfather William Hall was the engineer at this mine for many years. He was responsible for the installation of this fan. I have a photo of him standing outside it not long after its completion

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