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Wombridge Colliery (old)

Date:	1731
Original Owner (if different from above):
Type:	Newcomen
Where located:	Shropshire, England
Industry:	Colliery
Purpose:	Pumping
Maker:	Hartshorne
Horsepower:
Cylinder Size (Internal diameter):	23"
Length of Stroke (to the nearest foot):
Moved:	Moved
Possible:
Comments:
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References:	Rolt&Allen 63 (moved in 1738) Norris 1904 Trinder 1st p48 Mott TNS 62 p75
Approximate Grid Reference:	369190 312125
Link to map at:	Google Map Open Street Map Street Map GridReferenceFinder

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