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   The Great Laxey Wheel (or Lady Isabella) is the Isle of Man’s most iconic landmark and the largest working water wheel in the world. At 72 feet and 6 inches (over 22 metres) in diameter, this extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering was designed by Robert Casement and has brought visitors flocking to the picturesque village of Laxey for ...

2. manxnationalheritage.im › learn › family-learningMuseum on the Move - Laxey Wheel - Manx National Heritage

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   Why it was needed. The Great Laxey Wheel was designed by local engineer Robert Casement to pump the water out of the mines. In the 1780s zinc and lead ore was discovered in the Laxey valley and attempts to mine these valuable minerals began.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Laxey_WheelLaxey Wheel - Wikipedia

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   The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. It is the largest surviving original working waterwheel in the world. [1] Designed by Robert Casement, the wheel has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.8 m) wide and revolves approximately three times per minute.

4. artsandculture.google.com › story › laxey-wheel-manxLaxey Wheel — Google Arts & Culture

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   The island’s single most iconic landmark is the Laxey Wheel in the village of Laxey on the east coast. By Manx National Heritage At 22 metres (72 feet 6 inches) in diameter, this extraordinary...

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6. www.visitisleofman.com › experience › the-greatThe Great Laxey Wheel - Visit Isle of Man

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   The Great Laxey Wheel is the Isle of Man's most iconic landmark and the largest working water wheel in the world. At 72 feet 6 inches in diameter, this extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering has brought tourists flocking to the picturesque village of Laxey for 170 years.

7. www.visitisleofman.com › experience › visit-laxeyVisit Laxey Valley - Visit Isle of Man

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   Experience, enjoy and discover Laxey Valley! Take a journey back in time to an age when the British Isles held centre stage as the world’s first industrial nation – to a place where water power was ingeniously harnessed by the Manx Mining industry, making Laxey the British Isle’s leading metal mine.

8. www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-isle-of-man-63231745The Great Laxey Wheel is turning again after two-year stoppage

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   Oct 12, 2022 · The Great Laxey Wheel is routinely turning again after a two-year stoppage for repairs and conservation work. The iconic structure has not operated regularly since September 2020 due to rotting...

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   Why should you visit Laxey?

   • At 72 feet 6 inches in diameter, this extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering has brought tourists flocking to the picturesque village of Laxey for 170 years. During your visit, see this magnificent wheel turning and take the spiral stairs to the top to enjoy panoramic views of Glen Mooar Valley.

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   What makes Laxey so special?

   • Set in an imposing location built into the hillside, at 22m in diameter this extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering has attracted thousands of tourists to the village of Laxey for 170 years, and Lady Isabella is still delivering one of the most memorable visitor experiences.

   The Great Laxey Wheel - Queeyl Vooar Laksey - Manx National Heritage

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   Why should you visit the Great Laxey Wheel?

   • Look out for special events to mark this momentous milestone in our Island’s heritage. The fact that the Great Laxey Wheel is still turning is testament to the designer, Robert Casement’s ingenuity and Victorian engineering skills. The Great Laxey Wheel is a ‘must see’ when visiting the Isle of Man.

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   What to see in Laxey?

   • The Lady Isabella, the largest water wheel in the world, Laxey’s water powered corn and textile mills and its three world famous vintage railways are all set amid breath-taking scenery. You can see there is quite a treat in store for all who visit.

   Visit Laxey Valley - Visit Isle of Man

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   How did the Great Laxey Wheel work?

   • The Great Laxey Wheel was a water powered wheel. The power generated by the wheel turning was used to drive a set of pumps which would bring water that had flooded the lower levels of the mine up to the Main Adit. Once the water had reached the Main Adit it would drain out to the Laxey River and out to sea.

   Museum on the Move - Laxey Wheel | Manx National Heritage

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   What happened to the Laxey Wheel?

   • In 1965 the Manx Government bought the wheel and site. The wheel was restored; in 1989 it was put under the control of Manx National Heritage. The wheel has two pieces of music dedicated to it: one penned by Stuart Slack and the other by Helen Barley. Both are entitled The Laxey Wheel.

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