Museums · South West England
Newcomen Memorial Engine
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the b
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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
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the beam engine, who was born in Dartmouth. The engine is the world's oldest surviving steam engine.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Newcomen Memorial Engine (sometimes called the Coventry Canal Engine) is a preserved beam engine in Dartmouth, Devon. It was preserved as a memorial to Thomas Newcomen (d. 1729), inventor of the beam engine, who was born in Dartmouth. The engine is the world's oldest surviving steam engine.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3523, -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
- wikipedia: Newcomen Memorial Engine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- Newcomen Memorial Engine is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9YY), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- Is Newcomen Memorial Engine free to visit?
- Yes, Newcomen Memorial Engine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newcomen Memorial Engine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9YY. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.