The Laxey Wheel
Built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines. The Great Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. Standing at 72 feet and 6 inches in diameter, the wheel is a fine example of Victorian engineering.
Built in 1854 to pump water from the Laxey mines. The Great Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel in the world. Standing at 72 feet and 6 inches in diameter, the wheel is a fine example of Victorian engineering.