Conserving the Great Laxey Wheel - July 2024 Update

Discover our latest update on conservation of the Great Laxey Wheel's magnificent rod duct T-Rocker, rods, bogies, timbers and iron works.
Designed by the Victorian engineer, Robert Casement, the wheel was completed in 1854 to pump water from the depths of the Laxey mines. The impressive 22.1m (72.6 feet) diameter structure found immediate popularity and has remained one of the Island’s most iconic and dramatic tourist attractions for 170 years.