New Modderfontein Headgear replica - of 1908 original

Object/Artifact

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Mine & Military Museum - Springs

New Modderfontein Headgear: A replica with the original Sheaves, A cocopan, track and miners cage incorporated for display purposes.
New Modderfontein Headgear

A replica with the original Sheaves, A cocopan, track and miners cage incorporated for display purposes.

Name/Title

New Modderfontein Headgear replica - of 1908 original

Description

The two Sheaves (wheels) were donated by the Benoni Metro on condition that the Headgear would be rebuilt. The structure was built using especially felled solid old Pine sourced in the Lowveld as per the original.

Dimensions

Height

7 m

Width

4 m

Depth

4 m

Weight

5.5 ton

Dimension Notes

concrete footings are 1m x 1m x 1m in size. Rebar and connecting plates cast into the concrete.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donated - now owned by MMM

Date

January 24, 2024

Acquired From

Metro Ekurhuleni