Cobb's Engine House
Cobb's Engine House, Engine house in Warley, England.
Description
Cobb's Engine House is a brick structure in Warley with a tall chimney that tapers from its wide base to a narrower top. The building sits near Windmill End Junction within Warren's Hall nature reserve, at the point where the Dudley Canal meets the Netherton Tunnel Branch.
History
The building was constructed in 1831 and became a Grade II listed structure. It housed a steam pump that drew water out of Windmill End Colliery, a function it performed until the mine shut down in 1928.
Culture
The building stands as a reminder of industrial life in the West Midlands during the 1800s, showing how steam-powered machines shaped everyday work in mining communities. You can see how central this type of installation was to the region's economy and daily operations.
Practical
The site is located within a nature reserve and provides a good vantage point to see the area's historic mining infrastructure. Access is straightforward as the location sits near canal paths and walking routes.
Did you know?
The original Newcomen-type steam engine that once operated here was shipped to the United States in 1930. It now stands in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it remains part of an important collection.
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