Castlecomer House
Artefacts Page 4
|
|
| Collection of Miners' Shovels | This extra large shovel was specially made for the "Slonney Nolan" a popular and very strong miner. He could shovel twice as much coal as any other miner and as he was paid by the amount of coal filled he earned quite a good wage. |
|
|
| Miners picks straight from the forge. Note the No. 67 stamped on the big one | Various old pick-heads |
|
|
| Miners using a drill to bore a hole for explosives | This Lamp was on the front of the Train |
|
|
| "Candle Lamp" | Explosives Detonator |
|
|
| Large lump of coal - note it's size in comparison to the shoe | Key
of one of the doors in Castlecomer House |
|
|
| Very old "Sleigh Runners" used for hauling coal from the pit | Modern lamp with battery -replaced the carbide lamp |