Finch Foundry

Finch Foundry

Watermill

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.

Location

Grid reference:

SX 641 940

Town/city: Sticklepath
OS sheet:

191

Postcode: EX20 2NW
Geocode: @50.7304614, -3.9263011 Open in Map

4 miles E of Okehampton, signposted in the centre of Sticklepath, off A30.

Contact

Do you own or look after this mill? Contact us

Opening Times:

4th March to end October, daily, 11.00-17.00. See website for more details.