It was built in 1854 to pump away water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named "Lady Isabella" after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was the island's governor at that time.
The wheel is currently maintained by Manx National Heritage as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail.
The wheel features today on the reverse side of the £20 notes issued by the Isle of Man Government

Jessica Mather

September 14, 2021

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I went for an evening wander here, although it was shut and I couldn't enter I still managed to get some great pictures. My grandad visited the Laxey Wheel 60 years ago and he recommended this place to me.

David Howells

March 29, 2022

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Covered in scaffolding end of March 2022. Typical 😅😅!

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1. Laxey (Laksaa) – Agneash Methodist Chapel loop from Southcape Halt

7.43km

02:14

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Laxey (Laksaa) – Snaefell loop from Southcape Halt

20.2km

06:13

700m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Agneash Methodist Chapel loop from Mines Yard

5.52km

01:40

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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The Great Laxey Wheel (Lady Isabella)

1. Laxey (Laksaa) – Agneash Methodist Chapel loop from Southcape Halt

2. Laxey (Laksaa) – Snaefell loop from Southcape Halt

3. Agneash Methodist Chapel loop from Mines Yard

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