Lady Isabella Waterwheel, Laxey Location Grid reference - SC 432 853 OS Sheet - 95 Off A2 Douglas to Ramsay road, at Laxey. Opened in 1854 to drive pumps to keep mines free of water. The wheel is 72-ft 6in diameter and still turns. Fed by a series of lades from higher up the valley via a siphon. Opening Times April to October, daily, 10.00 - 17.00. Contact Manx National Heritage, 01624 648000. E-mail [email protected] Web Site www.gov.im/mnh/heritage/museums/laxeywheel.xml |