1990

SZ2984 : Needles Old Battery - derelict undertype steam engine

taken 34 years ago, 4 km WSW of Totland, Isle of Wight, England

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Needles Old Battery - derelict undertype steam engine
Needles Old Battery - derelict undertype steam engine
In 1990 the remains of this Robey engine were 'preserved' in a plastic tent in the very damp archway where it has resided since c1890 and has been disused since c1900. The duplex cylinders are 7.5" x 12" and the flywheel is 7' 1" diameter. Two of us get in by prior arrangement and pleading a special interest - I am not sure that access would be allowed now as this part of the site is in poor condition.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Derelict, Disused Place: Isle of Wight Primary Subject: Machine other tags: Stationary Steam Engine National Trust Property Coast Artillery Battery Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SZ2984, 400 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 8 June, 1990   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 25 November, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 295 848 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:39.7654N 1:34.9710W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 295 848
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