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From adventures in the Forest of Dean in the 1980s. A quick peek down the Fairplay shaft shows the beam slot for the under beam Cornish pumping engine that worked here. Details are found in the sale advert: By direction of the Chastan Syndicate Ltd. Mr Illtyd Thomas, FAI ( Machinery Auctioneer ) Will sell by auction on the premises, on Wednesday 3rd July 1907 commencing at one pm in the afternoon. PLANT AND MACHINERY - Comprising etc. Lot 161. Cornish beam pumping engine. Single 76 inch cylinder, 12 ft stroke with steam chest on massive girder and column supports. Under beam 30 ft long by 7 ft Dia’ with balancing tank, feed pump and about 8 ft of piping. Lot 166. Pump lift of about 170 yds of 19 inch flanged pipes in 9 ft lengths, with snore piece 11 ft by 19 inch gland, ram chamber solid ram 9 ft by 14 inch and 2 heavy clack pieces.