Laxey Wheel
| The Great Laxey Wheel Lady Isabella Wheel | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of the The Great Laxey Wheel Lady Isabella Wheel area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Water wheel |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Location | Laxey, Isle of Man |
| Coordinates | 54°14′18.8″N 4°24′26.6″W / 54.238556°N 4.407389°W |
| Owner | Manx National Heritage |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 72 feet 6 inches (22.10 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Robert Casement |
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The Laxey Wheel (also known as Lady Isabella) is built into the hillside above the village of Laxey in the Isle of Man. It is the largest surviving original working waterwheel in the world. Designed by Robert Casement, the wheel has a 72-foot-6-inch (22.1 m) diameter, is 6 feet (1.8 m) wide and revolves approximately three times per minute.