Finch Foundry
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© Ian Shaw
Finch Foundry
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Gateway to a forgotten world
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Tom Pearse's summerhouse - you can find him nearby
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See massive cogs and wheels in action
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This is how Mr Finch got water up in the air ....
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This 'little gem' often comes as a complete surprise
The last working water-powered forge in England
Set amid beautiful Dartmoor countryside in the village of Sticklepath, this last remaining water-powered forge in England gives a unique insight into village life in the 19th century.
In its heyday the foundry made 400 tools a day, including sickles, scythes and shovels for West Country farmers and miners.
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