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Howgill Colliery, Whitehaven No.4

Date:	1736
Original Owner (if different from above):	Lowther
Type:	Newcomen
Where located:	Cumberland, England
Industry:	Colliery
Purpose:	Pumping
Maker:
Horsepower:
Cylinder Size (Internal diameter):	38"
Length of Stroke (to the nearest foot):
Moved:
Possible:
Comments:	(Ginns Pit)
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References:	Wood 88 p40 Allen TNS 72 p265
Approximate Grid Reference:	297110 517774
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