Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt

Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Location

Grid reference: SX 641 940
OS sheet: 191
Postcode: EX20 2NW
4 miles E of Okehampton, signposted in the centre of Sticklepath, off A30.

A unique, 19th century working water-powered forge. Four waterwheels drive machinery, which includes a 250-year-old tilt hammer, drop hammer, fan, shears and grinding wheels, all demonstrated daily. Worked, producing edge tools, until 1960. Now owned by the National Trust.

Opening times

Mid-March to October, daily except Tuesdays, 11.00-17.00. Parties at other times by arrangement.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Saturday & Sunday, 11.00-17.00.

Contact

Roger Boney, Custodian, tel. 01837 840046.

Email

finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk

Web site

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-finchfoundry