Gantry
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
cast iron
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Cotehele, Cornwall
NT 348856
Summary
A crane or hoist comprising of a cast iron chain link winch and pulley at the quay for off loading lime and loading fruit and mineral ores. It replaces the original timber crane which stood in the same position until the last few decades of the nineteenth century.
Provenance
In a letter dated 25 July 2013, long-term local resident Chris Henry writes, with reference to a visit to the Discovery Centre on Cotehele Quay: "Note recently introduced metal crane [348856] displayed in miniaturized scene of Quay in olden times [812826]. Shown in correct position. Incorrect inappropriate equipment. If not possible to restore original Tamar Valley gear is it not easy to show the crane used on the quay in this mock up?"