Colliery Wheel, Woodhorn Museum

No.2 Colliery Wheel, Woodhorn Museum

This was constructed between 1899 and 1901 by Head, Wrightsons & Co. of Stockton-on-Tees. The Heapstead held the winding gear to raise and lower cages along the upcast shaft, to a depth of 887 feet. The heapstead was tightly controlled with airlocks to help the effectiveness of the fans to expel the air from underground.

Client: Woodburn Museum
Date: September, 2014
Project URL: www.experiencewoodhorn.com

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Summary

The colliery wheel is part of Woodhorn Museum in Ashington which celebrates Northumberland mining heritage. The works involved the painting of the colliery wheel with an industrial grade paint to preserve and protect the existing metal.

Materials

Preparation of existing metal by mechanical wire wheels to remove areas of rust, priming and application of a leigh’s ‘Industrial’ grade specification.