We are pleased to share a fascinating part of North Ayrshire history in our ‘Stories’ section: Newcomen Engine House at Auchenharvie.
The ruins can be seen at the grounds of Auchenharvie Golf Course. Have you ever wondered what it was?
It was built in 1719 to hold a Newcomen atmospheric steam engine, whose purpose was to pump water out of Auchenharvie No. 2 coal pit. Measuring 18 inches in diameter the steam engine was brought to Stevenston from London. It is believed to be the second Newcomen steam engine in Scotland.
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