MineArchiveJames Brindley
The millwright and future canal engineer who designed and built Wet Earth Colliery's inverted siphon and waterwheel-pumping drainage system between 1752 and 1756, his first major engineering commission.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Earth Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1750–1756 |
Record created: 23 August 2026 · Last researched: 23 August 2026