Mountain Mine Man-engine house

The iconic 1862 engine house at Mountain Mine built by Cornish engineers Loam & Son. Known as the Man-engine (fahrkunst) because miners were able to use the rods worked by the engine to ascend and descend the shaft.

This photograph is by I.A.Recordings and was uploaded September 11th 2012. © I.A.Recordings please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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