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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Monument Type MHG4259 Achnacarry (Monument)
Monument Type MHG518 Egg End Boiler, Ballachulish Slate Quarry (Monument)