|  | | Finch Foundry, Sticklepath Location
Grid reference - SX 641 940.
OS Sheet - 191.
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,
01837 840046.
E-mail
finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk Web site
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-finchfoundry | |
