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Thesaurus Term/Concept: EGG END BOILER
| Identifier |
-27 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Candidate |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
An externally-heated boiler made from a fabricated steel tube with domed ends, designed to contain high-pressure steam. Egg-end boilers were often used to drive steam engines (RCAHMS). |
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Instances/Examples (2)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MHG4259 Achnacarry - Boiler (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MHG518 Egg End Boiler, Ballachulish Slate Quarry (Monument) |