Museums · South West England
Newcomen Engine
Newcomen Engine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newcomen Engine is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Newcomen Engine is a museum located in South-West England, showcasing the early steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen. This significant technological development marked a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution, illustrating the transition to mechanised power. The engine is a key example of 18th-century engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3522, -3.5785
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9YY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Opening
- Mo-Su 11:00-15:00; Jan 01, Dec 25-26 off
- Official site
- www.dartmouthmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/331546488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcomen Engine?
- Newcomen Engine is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9YY), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- Is Newcomen Engine free to visit?
- Yes, Newcomen Engine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newcomen Engine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9YY. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.