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.
Additional Information:
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/finch-foundry/opening-times/